California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Orange County following a hazardous chemical leak at an aerospace facility. This incident has led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.
The leak involves a tank containing methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove. The situation has led to the evacuation of over 50,000 residents as temperatures inside the tank continue to rise, posing a significant threat.
"The safety of Orange County residents is the top priority. We are mobilizing every state resource available to support local responders and make sure the community has what they need to stay safe," said Newsom.
Investigation Initiated
On Saturday, Orange County Fire Authority Incident Commander Craig Covey reported that the tank’s temperature was increasing by about one degree per hour, reaching 90 degrees.
