US President Joe Biden on Wednesday declared wildfires lasting for weeks in the southwestern state of New Mexico "a major disaster," unlocking millions of dollars in relief for affected individuals and local recovery efforts.
US President Joe Biden declared the raging wildfires lasting for weeks in the state of New Mexico "a major disaster", unlocking millions of dollars in relief for affected individuals and local recovery efforts."A major disaster .
More than 15,000 homes could be threatened over the next three days if the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires in New Mexico continue to grow, according to Andy Lyon, a public information officer with the Southwest Incident Management Team.