Orange County chemical leak threatens explosion; 40,000 evacuated, emergency declared

California Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County due to a leaking chemical tank at an aerospace facility, containing 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate. Over 40,000 residents have been evacuated amid fears of a catastrophic explosion.

Coverage

• Newsom declares state of emergency for Orange County chemical leak as officials seek solutions
• California Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency for Orange County chemical leak as DA launches probe into its cause
• What to know about California chemical tank set to explode or leak
• California races to prevent chemical tank explosion as thousands evacuated
• Empty streets and packed shelters across Orange County as thousands wait for toxic leak to end
• Terrifying map reveals blast radius of chemical tank on the brink of exploding as thousands are ordered to flee their homes
• Gov Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency in Orange County as chemical tank set to cause mega explosion
• OC DA launches investigation into aerospace company behind chemical tank leak

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