EPA Region 9 (Pacific Southwest)
Alert
Garden Grove, California, GKN Chemical Incident
At the request of the Orange County Health Care Agency, EPA immediately responded to the scene to provide air monitoring support and vital air quality information to local authorities. EPA worked with state and local authorities, including Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), the lead agency for this response. OCFA reported that the risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated, and that there is no chemical leak. Public updates are available on OCFA social media channels.
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When EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region hosts public meetings, events, or other opportunities for public participation, they will be found here.
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