California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to declare a statewide emergency Friday as result of 'a vast tree die-off throughout the state' and deteriorating forest conditions that have increased the risk of wildfires.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to declare a statewide emergency Friday as result of"a vast tree die-off throughout the state" and deteriorating forest conditions that have increased the risk of wildfires.
Newsom is expected to formally make the announcement during a press conference Friday in Northern California's Lake County, a region hard hit by wildfires that has seen more than half of its acreage burn since 2012. The governor also is expected to launch a new initiative to promote emergency preparedness for wildfires.
According to governor's emergency declaration, there are an estimated 2.2 million homes located in so-called wildland urban interface areas that are at"high or very high fire hazard" risk.
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