Governor of California State, Gavin Newsom, said, “11 new fires broke out overnight”.
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| Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, assesses level of devastation caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles County |
However, Newsom said, all “11 fires were quickly extinguished”, as a result of “the prepositioning of hundreds of personnel and firefighting equipment across Southern California”.
The wildfires in Los Angeles have killed at least 24 people, displaced thousands, however, officials have warned the figures are not exact.
More than 12,000 structures have been ravaged, and over 100,000 people are under evacuation orders.
According to Governor Newsom: “Thanks to the prepositioning of hundreds of personnel and firefighting equipment across Southern California, 11 new fires that broke out overnight were quickly extinguished — including the Auto Fire in Ventura County.”
Also, Newsom made known he has signed an executive order to fast-track recovery efforts for students & families displaced by firestorms in Los Angeles County.
Governor Newsom said: “I just signed an executive order to fast-track recovery efforts for students & families displaced by LA’s firestorms.
We’re cutting red tape to help damaged and destroyed schools quickly set up temporary facilities, ensuring students can return to classrooms as soon as possible.”
