Water is sprayed on a failing tank of flammable liquid called methyl methacrylate, used in the aerospace industry, which forced an evacuation in the surrounding area in Garden Grove, Calif., on May, 22, 2026. Caroline Brehman/Reuters
Firefighters have found a potential crack inside a damaged chemical tank in Southern California that may help relieve pressure and possibly reduce the risk of a violent explosion, a fire official said on May 24.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier declared a state of emergency in Orange County after the damaged tank was determined to be at risk of exploding or spilling thousands of gallons of toxic material. Authorities have ordered 50,000 residents in the area to evacuate.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
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