Orange County DA Investigating Garden Grove Chemical Crisis

The Orange County District Attorney has launched an investigation into the chemical crisis at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, where a tank of methyl methacrylate overheated and threatens to rupture. - The incident began Thursday afternoon when the chemical overheated in a 34,000-gallon tank.

- Officials warned Friday that the tank could rupture or explode, risking chain reactions. - DA Todd Spitzer ordered GKN to preserve records and set up a tip line.

- GKN paid $900,000 in 2021 for environmental violations. Authorities urge the public to report price gouging and any information about the company's operations.