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New York Postpolitics46 days ago
EPA Provides Air Monitoring After Chemical Leak Prompts Evacuations in Garden Grove
The Environmental Protection Agency deployed air monitors at a Garden Grove aerospace facility after a pressurized storage tank began heating. Officials lifted evacuation orders for roughly 50,000 residents after ruling out an explosion risk.
The Interceptpolitics46 days ago
California Plant Linked to Chemical Leak Also Makes F-35 Jet Parts
A Garden Grove facility operated by GKN Aerospace released a chemical last week, prompting evacuation orders for up to 50,000 residents. The same site produces acrylic canopies for F-35 fighter jets under subcontracts with Lockheed Martin.
joemygod.comworld49 days ago
California Officials Evacuate 50,000 Residents Near Leaking Chemical Tank
Emergency crews responded to a leaking tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove containing an estimated 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate. Officials issued mandatory evacuation orders and declared a state of emergency while working to reduce pressure and temperature inside the ta…
France 24world50 days agoUpdated
California Orders Evacuation of 40,000 After Chemical Tank Leak
About 40,000 residents left homes in southern California on Friday after a chemical storage tank leaked. Firefighters reported the substance temperature rose from 25°C to 32°C on Saturday.
Los Angeles Timesworld51 days ago
Evacuation Order Covers Parts of Six Orange County Cities After Chemical Leak
Residents in Garden Grove, Cypress, Stanton, Anaheim, Buena Park and Westminster left their homes after a chemical leak at an aerospace plant. Officials said a tank remains at risk of explosion and shelter capacity has been reached.
insurancejournal.comworld51 days ago
California Orders Evacuation of Tens of Thousands Over Leaking Chemical Tank
Firefighters reported a tank of toxic chemicals heating up in southern California. Officials ordered tens of thousands of residents to leave the area.
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New York Postworld51 days ago
Orange County Officials Report Rising Temperature in Leaking Chemical Tank
Fire officials said the temperature inside a tank of methyl methacrylate at a Garden Grove aerospace facility has risen from 77 to 90 degrees. About 40,000 residents were ordered to evacuate while crews continue attempts to cool the vessel.
New York Postworld51 days ago
Toxic Leak at Garden Grove Plant Prompts Evacuation of 40,000 Residents
A leaking 34,000-gallon tank of methyl methacrylate at a Garden Grove aerospace facility has triggered evacuation orders for roughly 40,000 people. Officials opened four shelters as the risk of explosion persists into a third day.
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abcnews.go.comworld51 days ago
Southern California Residents Evacuated Over Leaking Chemical Tank at Aerospace Facility
Tens of thousands of residents near Garden Grove were ordered to leave after officials warned a tank holding 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate could fail. Fire crews are cooling the tank while investigating the cause of the leak.
France 24world51 days agoUpdated
California Officials Order Evacuation of 40,000 Over Leaking Chemical Tank
Authorities in southern California ordered the evacuation of 40,000 residents on Friday after a large storage tank began leaking a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts, creating risks of toxic fumes and explosion.
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