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TJ McGovern

TJ McGovern

Interim Chief, Orange County Fire Authority

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Notable Quotes

"The threat of a BLEVE is now off the table; that threat has been eliminated." — May 25, 2026

Stories

California declares emergency as GKN Aerospace chemical tank threatens Garden Grove

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Announced elimination of BLEVE explosion threat on May 25

The risk of a catastrophic explosion is gone, and 50,000 displaced residents were cleared to go home. OCFA Interim Chief TJ McGovern announced Monday that the BLEVE (vapor explosion) risk 'is now off the table' — the tank cooled from 100°F to 93°F and its crack released built-up pressure.

Updated May 25