CA Gov Declares Emergency Over Wildfire [VIDEO]

The Associated Press reports:

In California’s Klamath National Forest, the fast-moving McKinney fire, which started Friday, went from charring just over 1 square mile (1 square kilometer) to scorching as much as 62 square miles (160 square kilometers) by Saturday.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Saturday as the fire intensified. The proclamation allows Newsom more flexibility to make emergency response and recovery effort decisions and access federal aid.

It also allows “firefighting resources from other states to assist California crews in battling the fires,” according to a statement from the governor’s office.

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In California, Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a new state of emergency for a fast-moving wildfire in the state’s Klamath National Forest. #SundayTODAY pic.twitter.com/AgkdUhyncK

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as flames roar toward homes. https://t.co/gdgwxsMQRE

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