Strange stench hangs over Orange County during cleanup of toxic chemical tank that threatened to explode
A strange fruity smell is affecting parts of Orange County as cleanup continues at the GKN Aerospace facility. The cleanup follows a previous evacuation due to concerns over a damaged storage tank containing methyl methacrylate. While the immediate threat has been resolved, residents may still experience unusual odors during the ongoing removal process.
- ▪Crews are working to remove chemicals from the Garden Grove aerospace facility.
- ▪The immediate threat from the damaged storage tank has been resolved.
- ▪Residents nearby may notice unusual odors during the cleanup process.
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/06/03/us-news/strange-stench-hangs-over-orange-county-by-toxic-chemical-tank/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:33:20 -0400 |
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Metro Strange stench hangs over Orange County during cleanup of toxic chemical tank that threatened to explode By Nina Joudeh Published June 3, 2026, 1:33 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A strange fruity smell could linger over parts of Orange County this week as crews work to remove chemicals from the Garden Grove aerospace facility at the center of last month’s evacuation scare. Cleanup at the GKN Aerospace facility is still underway, with the Orange County Health Care Agency, South Coast Air Quality Management District and GKN Aerospace overseeing the work. 3 Cleanup at the GKN Aerospace facility in Orange County is still underway.
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