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State of Emergency Declared for Orange County Chemical Leak

24 May 2026 09:12

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Orange County due to a toxic chemical leak at an aerospace facility in Garden Grove. - A damaged chemical tank at GKN Aerospace is at risk of explosion, prompting evacuation of thousands.

- The facility's automatic sprinkler system was triggered by the malfunction. - Investigators will examine the cause once the site is stabilized.

The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns at industrial sites in the region.

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