California's annual 'drought' or dry season––long associated with wildfire risk––lasts from late spring through early fall, irrespective of decision making by state leadership.
with wildfire risk––lasts from late spring through early fall, irrespective of decision making by state leadership.
Last year, the U.S. Forest Service and the University of Montana discovered the intuitive but under-studied link between less rain and longer droughts to the severity of subsequent wildfires. The results were released as California's deadly Camp Fire claimed more than 80 lives and destroyed tens of thousands of homes.
Meanwhile, the powerful, dry winds that propelled this season's wildfire outbreak acted as a"an atmospheric hairdryer," according to oneThe federal money Trump mentioned largely refers to the Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . Newsom secured the funds for firefighters battling Ventura County's Maria Fire, one of the biggest and most recent fires of the bunch.
"Our first responders continue to work around the clock to ensure the safety of Californians across the state as we battle these fires, and I am thankful to have the support of the federal government to ensure we have more resources as we remain vigilant during this active fire season," Newsom said in aUS President Donald Trump speaks to the media prior to boarding Air Force One before departing from Naval Air Station Point Mugu in California, November 17, 2018, as he travels to view...
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