Federal agents searched GKN Aerospace’s Garden Grove facility after a methyl methacrylate tank overheated in May, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate. The company says it is cooperating as federal and local criminal investigations proceed.
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Chemical Tank Crisis Forces 50,000 Evacuations in Southern California
Over 50,000 Southern California residents remain evacuated after a chemical tank at a Garden Grove aerospace facility neared explosion. Officials have stabilized the tank but warn risks persist as investigations continue.
Potential Crack May Relieve Pressure in Southern California Chemical Tank
A possible crack in a toxic chemical tank at a Southern California aerospace facility may be relieving pressure, potentially reducing the risk of a catastrophic explosion. Officials continue to monitor the situation as tens of thousands remain evacuated.
40,000 Evacuate in Orange County Over Risk of Toxic Chemical Tank Explosion
Authorities ordered more than 40,000 people to evacuate parts of Orange County, California, after a tank holding toxic methyl methacrylate at an aerospace facility became unstable and risked explosion. Officials say the tank is likely to fail, though no injuries have been reported.


