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news El Financiero 2026-05-23

California Chemical Leak Prompts Evacuation of 40,000 Amid Explosion Risk

California declared a state of emergency due to a toxic chemical leak at a plant in Garden Grove, leading to the evacuation of 40,000 residents. Officials warn of a potential explosion from a volatile chemical tank.

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