Mass Evacuations in California as Toxic Chemical Leak Threatens Orange County

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated in Southern California after a toxic chemical leak at an aerospace facility in Orange County.

Authorities say a tank containing hazardous chemicals used in plastics production has been leaking since Thursday, raising fears of an environmental disaster if the substance reaches water systems or explodes.

Emergency crews are exploring multiple containment options as temperatures continue to rise, increasing pressure on the damaged container.

Evacuation centers across the region are filling up as thousands search for shelter during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from La Palma, California.

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/
Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile

#aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish ##California #OrangeCounty #ChemicalLeak #Evacuation #LosAngeles #AlJazeera