40 000 ordered to evacuate after chemical tank failure risk in Garden Grove, California
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May 23, 2026
A methyl methacrylate leak from a storage tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, California, was reported at around 15:30 LT (22:30 UTC) on May 21, 2026, prompting evacuation orders for about 40 000 people across northwestern Orange County.
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