12122 Western Ave.
Coverage of 12122 Western Ave. in the Nexus archive.
- Map shows potential blast zones should chemical tank explode in Garden Grove
Orange County officials have released a map detailing potential blast zones if a leaking chemical tank at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove explodes. The toxic leak, reported on May 21 at 3:30 p.m. at 12122 Western Ave., prompted the evacuation of 40,000-50,000 people.
- Here's why experts can't stop Garden Grove tank from overheating
A 34,000-gallon storage tank containing methyl methacrylate, a flammable chemical, is overheating at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, prompting officials to prepare for a potential spill. The tank's failure could release 7,000 gallons of the volatile substance.
- Thousands still evacuated amid Orange County toxic chemical leak that could lead to explosion
Thousands remain evacuated in Garden Grove, Orange County, due to a 34,000-gallon methyl methacrylate chemical leak at a GKN Aerospace facility. The leak, reported Thursday, prompted ongoing evacuations and emergency response efforts by the Orange County Fire Authority.