70 people suing Garden Grove chemical tank owner over crisis as of Tuesday
GKN Aerospace is accused of acting negligently and being responsible for tens of thousands of evacuations. So far, 8 lawsuits representing 70 people have been filed.
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Approximately 65% of evacuees for Garden Grove chemical threat can return home, officials say
The evacuation zone is reduced after an all-night operation confirmed a crack in the tank in relieving atmosphere and pressure, OC fire officials say.
Crews conducting āall-night missionā at Garden Grove chemical tank to see if catastrophic threat is eliminated
"We are not there yet," Interim OCA fire chief TJ McGovern told the public. "Please help us. Stay out of the evacuation zone. Let us run our operation."
Outrage, frustrations grow as residents await word on possible Garden Grove chemical blast find few answers
At least half a dozen law firms pledged to file lawsuits seeking class-action status on behalf of those who've taken financial hits.
OC DA Spitzer announces investigation into owner of Garden Grove chemical tank at risk of exploding
Tipsters are asked to call the OC DA anonymous tip hotline or to email prosecutors at to submit tips directly online.
Map: Potential Garden Grove tank explosion blast zone shows where homes, businesses could be damaged
The exact nature of the damage, and what contingencies are in place to deal with it, have not been made clear.
Why experts, emergency crews havenāt been able to find a solution to Garden Grove chemical threat
In the event of an explosion, there would be metal from the tank and nearby tanks, debris from the plant and chemicals all pushed into the air.
Newsom declares state of emergency as chemical tank in Garden Grove under threat of exploding
'We are bringing people in from all over the country ... trying to come up with additional options,' a fire official said.
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Sandy fire in Simi Valley grows to more than 1,300 acres, forces thousands to evacuate as it moves toward LA County
The Sandy fire broke out near Sandy Avenue just before 11 a.m. in Ventura County, fueled by dry temperature and driven by gusty winds.