California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) reports

Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Four Southern California Counties Due to Airport and Bridge Fires

Sep 12, 2024, 01:33 AM

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in four Southern California counties in response to the Airport Fire and Bridge Fire. The declaration covers Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, and Riverside counties. This action follows bipartisan requests from representatives, including Rep. Young Kim, Rep. Judy Chu, and others, urging the governor to support the affected communities. The fires have threatened homes and prompted a large-scale mobilization of state resources and personnel. Newsom traveled to Southern California to oversee the response efforts, following federal assistance secured in the last 24 hours. The Bridge Fire has burned tens of thousands of acres.