Orange County Declares Emergency as Toxic Tank Threatens Runaway Reaction

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County after a 7,000-gallon methyl methacrylate tank at a Garden Grove facility began heating, prompting evacuations of more than 50,000 residents; officials are seeking containment options to prevent a thermal runaway or explosion, while monitoring air quality and coordinating with state and local responders, with Los Angeles offering hazmat support if needed.