Biden ramps up federal help for New Mexico wildfire fight

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Biden says the federal government will cover the full cost of the emergency response and debris removal. The fire began with prescribed burns that were set by the U.S. Forest Service. The blaze is the latest reminder of Biden's concern about wildfires, which are expected to worsen as climate change continues.

4 months ago·Santa Fe, United States

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Biden ramps up federal help for New Mexico wildfire fight

U.S. President Joe Biden said Saturday he was escalating federal assistance for New Mexico as it faces its largest wildfire in recorded state history.

4 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Independent

Biden pledges US government will cover costs of New Mexico wildfire response

The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire has now scorched more than 300,000 acres and is state’s largest ever wildfire

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Biden escalates federal funding for New Mexico wildfire fight - National

President Joe Biden said Saturday he was escalating federal assistance for New Mexico as it faces its largest wildfire in recorded state history.

4 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Biden ramps up federal help for New Mexico wildfire fight

President Joe Biden says he is escalating federal assistance for New Mexico as it faces its largest wildfire in recorded state history

4 months ago·United States

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Biden pledges federal government will cover "100%" of New Mexico wildfire response cost

President Joe Biden said Saturday the federal government will cover the full cost of the wildfire response in New Mexico following requests from the state's governor and other lawmakers, while also acknowledging the role the US Forest Service played in starting the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire.

4 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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IBTimes

Biden Faces Fury Over New Mexico Wildfire Sparked By Government

U.S. President Joe Biden landed in New Mexico on Saturday amid anger and frustration from wildfire survivors as he visits the state to review efforts to fight its biggest blaze in recorded history that was started by federal officials.

4 months ago·United States

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