State plans to authorize $536 million early for wildfire prevention efforts
These funds will be used for forest management, new equipment and additional crews as California continues to endure one of its driest years on record Author: Richard Allyn (Reporter) Updated: 10:57 PM PDT April 8, 2021
CALIFORNIA, USA As California continues to endure one of the driest years on record, the state is ramping up its wildfire prevention efforts.
On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that $536 million will be authorized early to gear up for the approaching fire season.
This is part of $1 billion toward firefighting efforts statewide originally earmarked for later this year.
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