California races to prevent chemical tank explosion as thousands evacuated
A chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, is at risk of exploding, prompting the evacuation of approximately 40,000 residents. The tank holds 26,000 liters of methyl methacrylate, a flammable liquid used in plastics manufacturing. Firefighters are working to cool the tank, which has seen its temperature rise by about one degree Fahrenheit per hour, and are also addressing the potential threat from a nearby larger tank. AI
