In his letter to Pres. Donald Trump, Gov. Brown wrote, “The devastation and disruption caused by these fires is extraordinary.” Thousands of people became homeless.
The governor also told the President that the fires damaged major roads and utility poles More than 38,000 residents have no power. The fires continue to threaten critical infrastructure including 80 communication towers.
Gov. Brown stressed that the state and local governments need supplemental federal assistance because of the magnitude and severity of the incident.
In response, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state’s request for federal funds to help stop the wildfires.
Firefighters having difficulty containing the wildfires
Firefighters are facing great challenges because strong winds are intensifying the blazes. The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings to counties most at risk due to gusty winds.
