Newsom declares state of emergency in Orange County as failing chemical tank nears catastrophic explosion
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Orange County due to a failing chemical tank. Emergency crews are conducting an overnight operation to neutralize an adjacent tank as temperatures rise, posing a risk of explosion. Over 40,000 residents have been evacuated as officials work to prevent a potential disaster.
- ▪The internal temperature of the failing primary tank has reached 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- ▪Emergency crews are attempting to neutralize a 15,000-gallon tank to prevent an explosion.
- ▪Over 40,000 residents have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.
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California Newsom declares state of emergency in Orange County as failing chemical tank nears catastrophic explosion Overnight mission at Southern California aerospace facility targets adjacent 15,000-gallon tank as internal temperature keeps rising By Alexandra Koch Fox News Published May 23, 2026 4:22pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Tank temperatures rise as crews launch 'offensive' overnight mission to prevent explosion California emergency crews launched an offensive overnight operation to neutralize an adjacent chemical tank as the failing primary tank's internal temperature steadily rose to 90 degrees.
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