(NPR) White House Reverses Decision And OKs Wildfire Aid For California

White House Reverses Decision And OKs Wildfire Aid For California








A firetruck drives along state Highway 168 while battling the Creek Fire last month in the Shaver Lake community of Fresno County, Calif.



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White House Reverses Decision And OKs Wildfire Aid For California






Gov. Gavin Newsom says President Trump has approved some $350 Million in wildfire recovery funds. A FEMA statement had said the state and local governments could handle the damage.