CA declares state of emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic chemical leak
California has declared a state of emergency due to a toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County. The leak involves a tank containing 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, which is at risk of failure and has prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents. Emergency crews are working to stabilize the situation while investigating the cause of the tank's failure.
- ▪California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to a toxic chemical leak in Orange County.
- ▪The tank contains 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly volatile substance used in plastic manufacturing.
- ▪Thousands of residents are under evacuation orders as officials work to prevent a potential explosion.
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California declares state of emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic chemical leak2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTabby Wilson and Kayla EpsteinOrange County Fire chief says chemical tank 'actually bulged' amid fears of explosionCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as emergency crews raced to contain a toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County.A tank containing about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly volatile and flammable substance used to make plastic, was at risk of failure, officials warned.
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