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California chemical tank near Disneyland at risk of exploding, 40,000 residents ordered to evacuate
Garden Grove is next to Anaheim, home to Disneyland's two theme parks, which were not under evacuation orders as the Memorial Day weekend got underway.
TL;DR
- A damaged chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, is a major concern due to potential leakage or explosion.
- Approximately 40,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate, with no clear timeline for their return.
- The tank contains methyl methacrylate, a chemical used in plastic manufacturing, which is volatile and flammable.
- Pressure relief valves on the tank are broken, preventing officials from reducing internal pressure.
- Efforts to cool the tank are ongoing, but the rising temperature and pressure present a significant risk.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County to provide state resources.
- Disneyland theme parks, located nearby, are not under evacuation orders but are monitoring the situation.