Disneyland remains open as evacuation zone shrinks around chemical tank scare
Disneyland Resort remains open despite a nearby chemical incident that initially prompted evacuations. Fire officials have stabilized the situation, eliminating the immediate threat of an explosion. The park is monitoring the situation and advising guests to check local guidance before traveling.
- ▪The incident occurred at a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, involving an overheated storage tank of methyl methacrylate.
- ▪Disneyland is located approximately five miles from the incident and is not within the evacuation zone.
- ▪Fire officials have stabilized the tank and released pressure to prevent a potential explosion.
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Theme Parks Disneyland remains open as evacuation zone shrinks around chemical tank scare Fire officials say threat of major explosion has passed after tank was stabilized By Kelly McGreal Fox News Published May 26, 2026 6:52pm EDT | Updated May 26, 2026 6:54pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video California officials race to fix toxic chemical crisis Fox News correspondent Max Gorden reports on firefighters’ efforts to cool a chemical tank in danger of exploding on ‘Fox Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Disneyland Resort remains open as emergency crews continue responding to a chemical incident at a nearby aerospace facility in Orange County, California, though officials said the immediate threat of a major…
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