SECURITYMay 23 · 23:53 UTCGUARDIAN USRoque Planas

California governor declares state of emergency over looming chemical disaster

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County due to a looming chemical disaster, prompting the evacuation of 40,000 people. State agencies are providing support to local responders, and state-owned properties are being used to shelter evacuees.

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