California Chemical Tank Leak Prompts Evacuation of Tens of Thousands

Tens of thousands of people in California, USA, have been ordered to evacuate due to a chemical tank leak in Garden Grove, Orange County. The tank contained 26,000 liters of methyl methacrylate, a flammable liquid. Firefighters are working to cool the tank, and evacuation orders affect approximately 40,000 people. No injuries have been reported, and containment barriers are in place to prevent environmental contamination.