Possible fissure in California chemical tank may help prevent explosion, fire official says
Officials in California are monitoring a chemical tank that may have developed a fissure, which could potentially prevent an explosion. The tank contains methyl methacrylate, a flammable substance used in plastics and manufacturing. Evacuations have been ordered in the surrounding area as a precautionary measure.
- ▪The chemical tank is located in Garden Grove, California.
- ▪Methyl methacrylate is used in the aerospace industry.
- ▪Authorities are using drones to assess the situation and spray water on the tank.
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- ▪ Potential crack on California toxic chemical tank may ease pressure as officials race to prevent explosion — NBC News — Top
- ▪ ‘Potential crack’ in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ ‘Potential crack’ in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says — Straits Times — World
- ▪ 'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Possible fissure in California chemical tank may help prevent explosion, official says — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Possible fissure in California chemical tank may help prevent explosion, fire official says — Investing.com — News
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 23:22:35 GMT |
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Possible fissure in California chemical tank may help prevent explosion, fire official saysSince Friday, officials have warned that the tank, which contains a flammable chemical used in plastics and manufacturing, could rupture or explode.Follow us on GoogleA drone picture shows water being sprayed on a tank as a chemical incident involving a failing tank of flammable liquid called methyl methacrylate, used in the aerospace industry, has forced an evacuation in the surrounding area in Garden Grove, California, US May, 22, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Caroline Brehman)
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