California declares state of emergency after toxic leak threatens thousands of residents

California declares state of emergency after toxic leak threatens thousands of residents

California authorities said on Sunday they had discovered a crack in a damaged tank containing toxic chemicals, easing concerns over a potential explosion that prompted the evacuation of about 40,000 residents. The leak began on Friday in Orange County's Garden Grove area, sending fumes across a densely populated region near Disneyland.

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