Evacuation orders have been issued and expanded in Garden Grove, California, following a chemical leak from a tank at a local plastics facility. Authorities have ordered approximately 40,000 residents to evacuate as crews work to contain the hazardous material.
The chemical involved in the incident is methyl methacrylate. Officials have expressed concern that the tank could either fail or explode, prompting the widespread evacuation and closure of local schools.
Emergency responders are on scene attempting to halt the leak and mitigate the danger. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
