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TJ McGovern
Coverage of TJ McGovern in the Nexus archive.
- Cause of chemical tank catastrophe that threatened to blow up parts of Orange County revealed
A failed cooling system likely caused a chemical emergency at a Garden Grove aerospace company, leading to the evacuation of 50,000 residents. The incident involved a pressurized tank holding 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a flammable liquid used in plastic manufacturing.
- California officials warn massive chemical tank will likely spill thousands of gallons or 'blow up'
California officials warn of a 34,000-gallon chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Southern California that is leaking toxic methyl methacrylate and at risk of spilling 6,000-7,000 gallons or exploding, prompting urgent evacuations and emergency cooling measures. Authorities have established evacuation zones and emergency shelters as the situation remains unstable with no confirmed injuries.