Southern California Officials Trying to Prevent Explosion or Leak From Damaged Chemical Tank

Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California, authorities say

The risk of a catastrophic explosion of a damaged chemical tank in Southern California has been eliminated following a close overnight inspection that confirmed a crack in the tank relieved pressure and cooled the chemical, authorities said Monday.

Chemical spill in Edinburgh as five people treated at scene

Five fire engines attended the scene alongside a detection, identification and monitoring vehicle in order to carry out tests.

50,000 Evacuated As Toxic Chemical Tank Sparks "Catastrophic Explosion" Fear

A storage tank at the GKN Aerospace facility contains about 7,000 gallons of a chemical called methyl methacrylate.

Crack found in toxic chemical tank as 50,000 remain evacuated in California

Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving pressure as the threat of an...

Potential crack on California chemical tank may ease pressure as crews race to prevent explosion

A potential crack may be releasing pressure inside a toxic chemical tank in Garden Grove, which could help avert a devastating vapor explosion.

GKN Aerospace settled air quality safety violation, agreed to pay $900K fine in 2025

The company that owns the troubled chemical tank in Garden Grove recently settled an air quality safety violation and agreed to pay a $900,000 fine.