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California declares chemical emergency, 40 000 residents ordered out

California declares chemical emergency, 40 000 residents ordered out

Summary

About 40,000 people in southern California had to leave their homes because of a chemical leak from a storage tank. Firefighters observed that the temperature of the dangerous chemical went up from 25°C to 32°C the day after the leak.

Key Facts

  • A chemical storage tank leaked in southern California.
  • Around 40,000 residents were ordered to evacuate for safety.
  • The incident happened on a Friday.
  • Firefighters measured the chemical's temperature rising from 25°C to 32°C on Saturday.
  • The situation is considered a chemical emergency by California authorities.
  • Officials are monitoring the leak and its effects closely.
  • The evacuation aims to protect people from harm caused by the chemical leak.
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