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Cracked methyl methacrylate tank lowers explosion risk

Officials say an overnight inspection confirmed a crack relieved pressure and cooled the chemical, eliminating explosion risk.
WHO: Authorities
WHAT: Overnight inspection found a crack in a damaged methyl methacrylate storage tank relieved pressure and cooled the chemical.
WHEN: May 25, 2026 at 2:33 PM ET
WHERE: Garden Grove, Orange County, California
WHY: The tank’s crack relieved pressure and cooled the chemical after it overheated and began venting vapors.
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