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Newsom declares state of emergency as chemical tanks continue to overheat
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon in Orange County, California, due to a chemical leak at an aerospace facility.
TL;DR
- A state of emergency has been declared in Orange County, California, due to a chemical leak.
- Overheated tanks at GKN Aerospace are at risk of exploding, prompting evacuations.
- Methyl methacrylate, a flammable chemical used in plastics, is stored in the tanks.
- Over 40,000 people have been told to evacuate due to the explosion risk.
- Emergency responders are working to prevent a chemical spill or explosion, with potential environmental impact reaching the ocean.
- State resources are being mobilized, including making state-owned properties available for shelter.