A damaged chemical storage tank in Southern California is warming up, despite efforts to cool it down, raising concerns of a potential explosion or rupture.
Evacuation orders were issued for 40,000 people, with several shelters remaining open, including at three high schools.
The tank, which holds between 6,000 and 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, has a flashpoint of 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and authorities are working to prevent a release of the toxic chemical.
Residents in Garden Grove and surrounding areas have been affected, with some expressing frustration and concern for their safety.
Emergency crews are working to contain the situation, with containment barriers set up to prevent the chemical from entering storm drains or reaching nearby waterways.
