Newsom declares state of emergency as chemical tank in Garden Grove under threat of exploding

We are bringing people in from all over the country … trying to come up with additional options,’ a fire official said.

With conditions worsening, how will the Orange County chemical crisis get resolved?

The battle to keep a highly toxic chemical from exploding took a step backward Saturday.

Los Angeles tank holding dangerous chemicals is set to explode or leak, officials say. Here's what to know

The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.

Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency amid chemical tank at risk of exploding

A damaged chemical storage tank that authorities fear is at risk of exploding or rupturing in Southern California is gradually getting warmer.
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Terrifying map shows blast radius of toxic tank on brink of exploding as tens of thousands flee

A new map revealed the potential blast radius of a chemical tank on the verge of exploding at a California aerospace facility, as more than 40,000 people have already evacuated.

Map: Potential Garden Grove tank explosion blast zone shows where homes, businesses could be damaged

The exact nature of the damage, and what contingencies are in place to deal with it, have not been made clear.