Sinister past of military jet giant behind ticking timebomb toxic chemical plant
GKN Aerospace is facing a critical situation at its Garden Grove plant due to an overheating chemical tank. The facility has a history of environmental violations, including a settlement for nearly $910,000 related to permit issues. Evacuations have been ordered for up to 50,000 residents as emergency crews work to prevent a potential explosion.
- ▪GKN Aerospace previously settled environmental violations tied to the same facility for nearly $910,000.
- ▪Emergency officials are dealing with a dangerous 'thermal runaway' event involving a tank of methyl methacrylate.
- ▪Evacuation orders have been expanded to six Orange County cities, affecting an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 residents.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 12:41:50 -0400 |
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Metro Sinister past of military jet giant behind ticking timebomb toxic chemical plant By Zain Khan Published May 24, 2026, 12:41 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The military aerospace giant at the enter of a looming toxic chemical disaster in Southern California previously paid nearly $910,000 to settle environmental violations tied to the same facility where officials fear an overheated tank could explode as early as Monday morning.
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