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California declares state of emergency after toxic leak threatens thousands of residents
California authorities declared a state of emergency after a toxic chemical leak in Orange County's Garden Grove area near Disneyland, leading to the evacuation of approximately 40,000 residents. A crack in a damaged tank was discovered, alleviating fears of a potential explosion.
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