A chemical tank containing toxic methyl methacrylate in Orange County, California, is dangerously close to exploding, prompting a state of emergency and evacuation of over 50,000 residents. Firefighters are working to cool the tanks and prevent a catastrophic blast.
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Authorities ordered more than 40,000 people to evacuate parts of Orange County, California, after a tank holding toxic methyl methacrylate at an aerospace facility became unstable and risked explosion. Officials say the tank is likely to fail, though no injuries have been reported.
Texas regulators have flagged multiple safety deficiencies at Camp Mystic, site of last year’s deadly floods, requiring corrections before the camp can reopen this summer. The camp must address gaps in emergency planning, evacuation procedures, and parent notification to gain approval.