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Thousands evacuated after California toxic chemical leak | DW News

May 23, 2026 2 min
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Firefighters in Garden Grove, California, are managing a dangerous toxic leak at an aerospace plant to prevent a potential explosion.

An aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, is currently leaking approximately 26,000 liters of methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable chemical. Emergency crews are working to mitigate the risk of the tank exploding, and 40,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes as a precaution against health risks from the vapor.

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