Orange County chemical leak frustrating crews as evacuation zone grows
A chemical leak at the GKN Aerospace plant in Garden Grove, California, has prompted mass evacuations as officials work to prevent a potential explosion. The Orange County Fire Authority is actively managing the situation, successfully cooling the leaking tank. Health officials warn that inhaling vapors from the chemical could cause significant respiratory issues.
- ▪A massive tank leaking toxic chemicals has led to evacuations in Garden Grove, California.
- ▪The leak involves methyl methacrylate, an industrial chemical used in plastics and manufacturing.
- ▪Officials are monitoring the tank's temperature, which has been reduced to 61 degrees.
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Metro Orange County chemical leak frustrating crews as evacuation zone grows By Katie Jerkovich Published May 22, 2026, 11:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A massive tank leaking toxic chemicals into the sky over Garden Grove, California has led to more evacuations as officials struggle to prevent a possible explosion. The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has been briefing the public all day Friday about the dangerous leak, which forced mass evacuations and school closures in the area since it started on Thursday. “The great news is our efforts so far have continued to cool the tank. It’s down to a temperature around 61 degrees, with 50 being its happy place,” OCFA Division Chief Craig Covey said in a recent update.
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