A chemical leak at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Orange County, prompted evacuations for nearly 50,000 residents. Officials have now declared the explosion threat over.
- The leak involved methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable toxic epoxy. - A crack in the tank helped release pressure, leading to a successful operation.
- Evacuations affected Garden Grove, Buena Park, Anaheim, Stanton, Westminster, and Cypress. - An investigation by the Orange County District Attorney is underway.
The situation remains under monitoring, with shelters at capacity and residents awaiting return.