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A failing tank in Garden Grove holding toxic chemicals has prompted major evacuations. Here's what you need to know.

An “unprecedented” situation was taking hold in Orange County on Friday, as a chemical tank was at risk of exploding a highly toxic chemical that can cause severe respiratory distress and hospitalization, officials said.

Tens of thousands told to evacuate after a 34,000-gallon tank of methyl methacrylate leaked at an aerospace plastics facility, sending potentially toxic vapors into the air.

Read this exciting story from Los Angeles Times May 23, 2026 issue. Chemical tank at aerospace firm is expected to fail or explode, officials say.

A failing chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Orange County sparks mass evacuations. Firefighters battle rising temperatures to prevent a massive MMA blast.

An "unprecedented" situation was taking hold in Orange County on Friday, as a chemical tank was at risk of spewing a highly toxic chemical that can cause severe respiratory distress and hospitalization, officials said.

Orange County fire official says a potential crack found on a pressurized chemical tank in Garden Grove might alleviated internal pressure, reducing risk of a catastrophic explosion.

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