Natural Disaster News Today – Governor Newsom Issues Emergency Order to Fast-Track Wildfire Prevention

Governor Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency proclamation to accelerate wildfire prevention projects across California by streamlining regulatory hurdles, including CEQA. The move is widely supported by foresters, local officials, fire professionals, and conservation groups who recognize the urgency of scaling up forest treatments before peak fire season. Stakeholders such as Butte County Supervisor Doug Teeter, RCRC CEO Patrick Blacklock, and CAL FIRE leaders applauded the executive order for enabling faster implementation of fuel reduction projects and prescribed burns.

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