California Declares Emergency as Toxic Chemical Leak Threatens Lives
BBC World
California declares a state of emergency as crews battle a toxic chemical leak in Orange County. Thousands evacuated as temperatures rise in a critical tank.
Governor Newsom declares a state of emergency in California.
7,000 gallons of toxic methyl methacrylate at risk of explosion.
Evacuation orders issued for thousands in Orange County.
Officials face critical decisions: spill or explosion?