CBS News May 23, 2026 • 22:14

California Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency for Orange County chemical leak as officials search for solutions - CBS News

By Austin Turner, Julie Sharp, Matthew Rodriguez, Chelsea Hylton, Dean Fioresi

California Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency for Orange County chemical leak as officials search for solutions - CBS News

Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in Orange County on Saturday as officials desperately search for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facili… [+9078 chars]

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