Company at center of Garden Grove chemical threat paid nearly $1 million to settle 2021 environmental violations

The company was cited for failing to keep emission records for volatile organic compounds and using equipment without ...

No contaminants found in air near Garden Grove chemical plant; tank remains intact

The South Coast Air Quality Management District and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are monitoring the air.

Map shows potential blast zones should chemical tank explode in Garden Grove

Orange County officials revealed more details on the potential areas that could be affected if the leaking chemical tank in ...

Class-action lawsuit filed against aerospace facility amid chemical leak crisis in Garden Grove

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against GKN Aerospace on behalf of Garden Grove residents affected by the ongoing ...

Map: Potential Garden Grove tank explosion blast zone shows where homes, businesses could be damaged

The exact nature of the damage, and what contingencies are in place to deal with it, have not been made clear.

Garden Grove's chemical crisis: Thousands flee as conditions worsen at damaged tank

A failing chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Orange County sparks mass evacuations. Firefighters battle rising temperatures to ...
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Little-Known Aerospace Giant GKN at Center of Massive Orange County Hazmat Crisis in Garden Grove

As 40,000 residents evacuate near GKN Aerospace’s Garden Grove facility, questions emerge about chemical oversight, safety history and worst-case risks. May 23, 2026 By Brian Hews As thousands of ...

Outrage, frustrations grow as residents await word on possible Garden Grove chemical blast find few answers

At least half a dozen law firms pledged to file lawsuits seeking class-action status on behalf of those who’ve taken ...