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Officials in Southern California are monitoring a chemical tank that could rupture or explode, potentially releasing toxic methyl methacrylate. A potential crack discovered in the tank might be relieving pressure, which could avert a catastrophic event. Evacuation orders have been issued for tens of thousands of residents in Garden Grove, a suburb near Los Angeles, as authorities work to manage the situation. AI

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