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California Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Looming Chemical Disaster
Order facilitates support for 40,000 people told to evacuate Orange County as responders try to divert explosion
TL;DR
- Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County.
- A storage tank holding methyl methacrylate at a GKN Aerospace facility began off-gassing.
- The tank is at risk of exploding or leaking its contents.
- 40,000 people have been ordered to evacuate the area.
- Firefighters' attempts to cool the tank appear to be failing.
- Responders are working to neutralize a nearby tank and prepare for a spill.
- Experts from across the country are being consulted for solutions.