Newsom proclaims state of emergency ahead of wildfire season
The proclamation will cut bureaucratic red tape, including suspending the California Environmental Quality Act and the Coastal Act, that Newsom said was slowing down critical forest management
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he has proclaimed a state of emergency​ to speed up wildfire prevention projects ahead of the peak wildfire season.
Newsom suspends landmark environmental laws to speed up wildfire prevention efforts
The governor suspended the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act as the state prepares for the summer and fall fire season.
Gov. Newsom proclaims state of emergency to 'fast-track' wildfire prevention efforts
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency on Saturday to fast-track wildfire prevention projects in California in response to January's devastating fire in Los Angeles County. According to a release from Newsom's office,
Governor Newsom issues state of emergency on wildfire prevention
On the heels of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, California Governor Gavin Newsom is looking to fast-track projects and services to prevent wildfires. On Saturday, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency with the goal of eliminating red tape that he claimed slows down wildfire prevention efforts.
California governor proclaims state of emergency ahead of wildfire season
LOS ANGELES – California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Saturday “to fast-track critical projects protecting communities from wildfires, ahead of peak fire season.” The proclamation will cut bureaucratic red tape,
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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on March 2
A new wildfire was reported today at 5:15 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land.
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Good News: Debbie Allen offers dance classes to L.A. wildfire victims
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Wildfire near Highway 90 mostly contained, officials say
A wildfire is burning in the Lewis Ocean Bay Preserve in the area of Water Tower Road and Carolinas Bays Parkway.
Forest Service cuts exacerbate wildfire threats in Colorado, fire officials say: “We’re decreasing our ability to respond.”
Colorado, like many other states in the West, relies on federal firefighting teams to battle large-scale fires across its ...
Crews battle Croatan National Forest wildfire amid dry and windy conditions
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California wildfire fund may shield Edison balance sheet from fire claims, company says
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Crews respond to New Jersey wildfire in Pennsville Township, Salem County
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