Chemical leak near Disneyland: 34,000 gallons leaked, 40K evacuated

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Chemical leak near Disneyland: 34,000 gallons leaked, 40K evacuated

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A 34,000-gallon tank of methyl methacrylate leaked at an aerospace plastics facility, prompting the evacuation of 40,000 residents in Southern California. The Orange County Fire Authority reported the tank's temperature reached 90 degrees Fahrenheit, up from 77 degrees earlier, with pressure relief valves no longer operational. Emergency crews are working to prevent a potential explosion as firefighters monitor the situation. Disneyland's operations remain unaffected, but park officials are assisting employees affected by the evacuation order.

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