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Potential crack found in California chemical tank
Officials in Garden Grove, California, reported a possible fissure in a tank holding methyl methacrylate. The crack may be lowering internal pressure and reducing the risk of rupture.
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A fire official in Garden Grove, California, said a potential crack had been found in a tank containing methyl methacrylate, a flammable chemical used in plastics and aerospace manufacturing. The fissure was identified while crews worked to prevent the tank from exploding or catching fire. Officials have monitored the container since Friday.
Incident background The tank is located in a residential area of Garden Grove.
Authorities ordered an evacuation of the surrounding neighborhood after determining the vessel could rupture. A drone image released by Reuters showed water being sprayed on the tank on May 22, 2026. The same official stated that the crack might be relieving pressure inside the container, which could lower the chance of an explosion.
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