California has declared a state of emergency as crews race against time to contain a toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County. According to reports, a tank containing nearly 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate (MMA) began overheating at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, releasing hazardous vapours into the air.
The incident forced nearly 50,000 residents to evacuate their homes as officials feared the unstable tank could rupture or explode. Many residents reportedly left in panic, worried that a major blast could occur if the chemical overheated further.
