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Residents evacuated as toxic chemical spews from tank at Garden Grove aerospace company
- A hazardous materials response was triggered at a Garden Grove aerospace company after a toxic chemical leak.
- Methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to make acrylic plastics, leaked from a 34,000-gallon vat.
- Evacuations covered areas north of Garden Grove Boulevard, east of Monarch Street, south of Orangewood Avenue and west of Beach Boulevard.
- Fire officials cooled the leaking tank and the sprinkler system activated to mitigate the spill.
- Evacuations were lifted by about 8:30 p.m. as conditions were stabilized.
- Authorities planned to determine the cause of the leak after containment.
- The incident occurred at GKN Aerospace, a firm supplying engine structures and other parts for aircraft.
- Orange County Fire Authority spokesperson clarified the nature of the incident and response.
- Officials reported the chemical as flammable with exothermic properties, requiring caution.
- No immediate mention of injuries was reported in the update.
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