GKN Aerospace issues pitiful statement about toxic Garden Grove chemical tank as thousands left in limbo
GKN Aerospace has issued a statement regarding a hazardous chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, which has caused the evacuation of approximately 40,000 residents. The company expressed regret for the disruption and is working with local authorities to manage the situation. As temperatures in the tank begin to cool, some residents are being allowed to return home, but concerns about the chemical's toxicity remain.
- ▪GKN Aerospace's chemical tank in Garden Grove began heating uncontrollably, raising explosion fears.
- ▪About 40,000 residents were evacuated, with many temporarily housed in crowded shelters.
- ▪The tank contains methyl methacrylate, which health officials warn could be toxic if inhaled.
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Metro GKN Aerospace issues pitiful statement about toxic Garden Grove chemical tank as thousands left in limbo By Ross O'Keefe Published May 26, 2026, 1:46 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The company behind the hazardous chemical tank at risk of exploding in Orange County wants everyone to know how sorry it is for displacing tens of thousands of residents. UK-based GKN Aerospace issued a statement about the prolonged chemical leak in Garden Grove, as officials told some in the area that they can finally return home after 40,000 were evacuated. 4 The company’s chemical tank in Garden Grove began heating up uncontrollably last week, leading to concerns that it could explode or rupture.
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