Newsom to introduce ‘California Comeback Plan’ amid early wildfire season

Gov. Newsom reflects on communities devastated by wildfire, proposes boost in firefighting tools

Newsom is proposing $2 billion to buy new equipment — like helicopters and tanks — fund forest management efforts and create fire breaks in high-risk areas. The governor also acknowledged work being done to help communities already devastated by wildfire.

California governor highlights record $2 billion wildfire preparedness budget

May 25, 2021By Steve GormanLOS ANGELES (Reuters) – California, heading into a wildfire season expected to surpass last year’s unprecedented rash of conflagrations, has already mobilized a larger firefighting force than ever before, as the governor calls for a record $2 billion fire-safety budget.Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted his wildfire preparedness budget during an appearance on Monday with the head of the California Department of Fore…

Governor Newsom rolls out plan to invest $2 billion in wildfire and emergency preparedness

FRESNO, California. (KSEE) – On Monday, Governor Newsom rolled out his plan to invest $2 billion in wildfire and emergency preparedness – the largest in state history. “We are dou…

California governor highlights record $2 billion wildfire preparedness budget

LOS ANGELES - California, heading into a wildfire season expected to surpass last year's unprecedented rash of conflagrations, has already mobilized a larger firefighting force than ever before, as the governor calls for a record $2 billion fire-safety budget.

California governor highlights record $2 billion wildfire preparedness budget

LOS ANGELES -- California, heading into a wildfire season expected to surpass last year's unprecedented rash of conflagrations, has already mobilized a larger firefighting force than ever before, as the governor calls for a record $2 billion fire-safety budget. Read More

California wildfire risk increasing as Newsom pushes to double firefighting budget to $2 billion

Firefighters across the state right now are gearing up for another devastating year of wildfires. Last year was California's most destructive on record with more than 4 million acres burned. "We’re paying the price for years and years of drought and let's be honest, fire seasons are getting longer, hotter and drier," said Jon Heggie,