Overheated chemical tank may have cracked, California officials say

May 24, 2026 - 22:00
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Overheated chemical tank may have cracked, California officials say
An aerial view shows water being sprayed on a chemical tank.

Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Wayhowe Huang said officials will be continuing to evaluate the tank Sunday after emergency crews spotted the potential crack overnight. As of Sunday morning, he said it does not appear that any of the highly volatile chemicals in the tank have leaked.