Chemical tank at risk of exploding
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Orange County Fire Authority officials said Monday morning that the temperature of a chemical tank in Garden Grove has cooled, eliminating the risk of an explosion. “We are happy to report that the
There is no longer a threat of explosion at a tank filled with a toxic chemical at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, officials says Monday.
Evacuation orders remained in place for more than 40,000 residents around Garden Grove, Calif., the location of an industrial site containing an unstable tank of toxic chemical.
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.
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Gov Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as chemical tank set to cause mega explosion
Newsom said the state is 'mobilizing every resource available' after more than 40,000 residents were ordered to evacuate Orange County.