{"id":9109,"date":"2026-05-24T16:01:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T16:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=9109"},"modified":"2026-05-24T16:01:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T16:01:29","slug":"no-contaminants-found-in-air-near-garden-grove-chemical-plant-tank-remains-intact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=9109","title":{"rendered":"No contaminants found in air near Garden Grove chemical plant; tank remains intact"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Air quality officials say they have not detected any contaminants in the area of the malfunctioning chemical storage tank in Garden Grove.<\/p>\n

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The news comes as fire officials prepared to update the public on Sunday, May 24.<\/p>\n

The tank did not explode or leak overnight.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs of now, everything is status quo,\u201d Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Brian Yau said as officials were meeting around 8 a.m. \u201cNothing\u2019s changed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yau said he expected an update by about 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Jason Lo, with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, said measures found no contaminants near GKN Aerospace at 12122 Western Ave.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are happy to report that levels are completely normal in our measurements,\u201d Lo said in a video update posted on X.<\/p>\n

Harry Allen, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, said 24 air monitors installed in the area also did not detect any contaminants.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 OCFA (@OCFireAuthority) May 24, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

About 50,000 people were affected by evacuation orders in Garden Grove and parts of neighboring cities, and some of them posted on social media about suffering financial hits. At least half a dozen law firms pledged to file lawsuits seeking class-action status on behalf of those affected.<\/p>\n

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U.S. Rep. Derek Tran, whose district includes\u00a0the evacuated area, called for a \u201cdeep investigation\u201d into the situation at GKN Aerospace, a manufacturer of parts for commercial and military aircraft.<\/p>\n

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer opened up a tip line, asking anyone with information on how this crisis developed to come forward. Tipsters were asked to call the OC DA anonymous tip hotline at 714-347-8714, to email prosecutors at tipster@ocdistrictattorney.gov or submit tips online.<\/p>\n

Stanton Mayor David John Shawver said his whole city should evacuate, and that he wants the National Guard to patrol the city. The county would have to make that request. Stanton has about 40,000 residents.<\/p>\n

As of Saturday evening, six\u00a0evacuation centers\u00a0were operating throughout Orange County. However, Freedom Hall at Mile Square Regional Park, Savanna High School and John F. Kennedy High School had reached capacity, according to city officials.<\/p>\n

The following evacuation centers were operating:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Los Amigos High School, 16566 Newhope St., Fountain Valley\u2022 Golden West College: 15744 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach\u2022 Ocean View High School: 17071 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach\u2022 Savanna High School: 301 North Gilbert Street, Anaheim (Full)\u2022 John F. Kennedy High School: 8281 Walker Street, La Palma (Full)\u2022 Freedom Hall: 16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, (Full)<\/p>\n

More to come. Please check back for updates.<\/em><\/p>\n

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