Can you not see that God isn’t playing? – 18 raging wildfires force California Gov. to declare state of emergency

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18 raging wildfires force California Gov. to declare state of emergency

California Governor Jerry Brown has declared a statement of emergency as 18 large wildfires burn through more than a dozen counties.
“California’s severe drought and extreme weather have turned much of the state into a tinderbox,” said Governor Brown in a statement. “Our courageous firefighters are on the front lines and we’ll do everything we can to help them.”

Wildfires are not an uncommon occurrence in California but severe drought conditions and high temperatures have combined to create an especially dangerous situation. The drought has caused millions of trees to die, which has helped spread the fires throughout the state, according to Brown.
Air quality in the state is also starting to deteriorate as a result of the combination, which could potentially lead to public health emergencies, according to the governor’s office.

The declaration of a state of emergency will allow for faster deployment of resources to the fire zones, assistance from other states, and help from the National Guard, if necessary, in disaster relief.
The Guard has already provided nine helicopters to the nearly 8,000 firefighters battling 18 wildfires around the state, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Officials are also worried about forecasts for thunderstorms over the weekend, which could spark more blazes…..More Here

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