Massive Evacuations Ordered in California Following Chemical Leak at GKN Aerospace Facility Site

Tens of thousands of residents were evacuated from six California cities following a hazardous methyl methacrylate leak at a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove.Firefighters have successfully stabilized the temperature of the compromised tank, though authorities continue to enforce safety zones to prevent a potential explosion.Local agencies are managing emergency shelters and coordinating environmental containment as investigations into the cause of the chemical failure proceed.
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