Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency over fears of toxic tank explosion
Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Orange County due to a hazardous chemical incident at an aerospace facility. The incident has led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents, prompting state agencies to assist in the response. Emergency crews are currently working to contain the situation and provide support to displaced families.
- ▪A state of emergency was declared in Orange County after a hazardous chemical incident.
- ▪Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated from the area.
- ▪The emergency proclamation allows for additional resources and support from state agencies.
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| Original publisher | California Post |
| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/23/us-news/gavin-newsom-declares-state-of-emergency-over-fears-of-toxic-tank-explosion/ |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 15:36:45 -0400 |
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Metro Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency over fears of toxic tank explosion By Ross O'Keefe Published May 23, 2026, 3:36 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County on Saturday after a hazardous chemical incident at an aerospace facility forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The emergency proclamation allows California to ramp up its response as crews continue scrambling to contain the dangerous situation and assist displaced families across the region. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County on Saturday after a hazardous chemical incident at an aerospace facility forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.
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