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State of Emergency in Garden Grove After Chemical Leak

23 May 2026 15:10

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Saturday due to a chemical leak in Garden Grove, Orange County. - Approximately 40,000 residents are under evacuation orders.

- A 34,000-gallon tank of methyl methacrylate is leaking at an aerospace facility. - Two new evacuation centers have opened: Garden Grove Sports & Recreation Center and Cypress Community Center.

- Emergency crews are preparing for a potential spill or explosion. The state of emergency enables federal support and additional resources for the response.

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