California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency on March 1 to fast-track forest management projects in hopes of protecting communities from catastrophic wildfires.
The action was taken weeks after the Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed more than 16,000 homes and buildings in Los Angeles County.
“This year has already seen some of the most destructive wildfires in California history, and we’re only in March,” Newsom said in a statement Saturday. “Building on unprecedented work cutting red tape and making historic investments—we’re taking action with a state of emergency to fast-track critical wildfire projects even more.”
The forest management projects are expected to protect the most vulnerable communities, Newsom added….