Newsom declares state of emergency for chemical leak as officials seek solutions
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Orange County due to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility. Over 50,000 residents have been evacuated as officials assess the dangerous situation, with rising temperatures inside the tank posing significant risks. Emergency responders are exploring various solutions to prevent a potential disaster, including the possibility of a chemical spill or explosion.
- ▪Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County on Saturday.
- ▪More than 50,000 residents have been evacuated due to the leaking tank.
- ▪Temperatures inside the tank are rising, creating a dangerous situation for the community.
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Local News Newsom declares state of emergency for Southern California chemical leak as officials search for solutions By Austin Turner, Austin Turner Web Producer, CBS News Los Angeles Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS News Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he worked at KTLA, the San Jose Mercury News, the Sedona Red Rock News and various other outlets as a news and sports reporter. Read Full Bio Austin Turner, Julie Sharp, Julie Sharp Web Producer, CBS Los Angeles Julie Sharp is a digital producer at CBS Los Angeles. She is a South Bay native and majored in print journalism at Cal State University Long Beach.
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