California Gov. Declares State Of Emergency Over Fires Amid Heat Wave

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California Gov. Declares State Of Emergency Over Fires Amid Heat Wave

California Gov. Declares State Of Emergency Over Fires Amid Heat Wave

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Published 19 Aug 2020

Watch VideoCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Tuesday as crews in the state continue to battle multiple wildfires amid a heat wave.

The declaration will free up resources for dozens of fires currently burning across California. The largest is actually a series of 20 separate lightning-caused fires...

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