California chemical leak prompts 40,000 evacuations
California has declared a state of emergency in Orange County after a chemical leak from a tank at an industrial facility near Los Angeles. The incident led to the evacuation of around 40,000 people, who were either taken to hotels or left in their cars, as the tank contains a toxic and flammable substance called methyl methacrylate, used in plastic production. State authorities are supporting the residents and working together with local officials to manage the incident.
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