California Gov. Newsom declares emergency; 50,000 flee chemical tank explosion risk

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County, California, as officials work to contain a leaking chemical tank at an aerospace facility, which poses a significant explosion risk and has led to evacuation orders for over 40,000 residents.

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• Newsom declares state of emergency for Orange County chemical leak as officials seek solutions
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• Empty streets and packed shelters across Orange County as thousands wait for toxic leak to end
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