Failing Orange County chemical tank rises to 100 degrees — the maximum temperature on the gauge
Key takeaways
- The failing Orange County tank filled with a toxic chemical and at risk of exploding has reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the maximum reading on the gauge, officials said Sunday.
- “The tank was at 100 degrees, or at least that’s as high as the thermometer would go,” state Sen.
- On Saturday morning, the temperature was at 90 degrees, and on Friday, it was at 77, officials said earlier.
Crews spray water in an attempt to cool a tank containing a volatile chemical at GKN Aerospace on Sunday. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times) By Rong-Gong Lin II Staff Writer Follow May 24, 2026 8:40 PM PT 1 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
The failing Orange County tank filled with a toxic chemical and at risk of exploding has reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the maximum reading on the gauge, officials said Sunday.
“The tank was at 100 degrees, or at least that’s as high as the thermometer would go,” state Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Orange) told reporters Sunday evening.