California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on February 22, 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom has asked the US federal government for $40 billion (£31.6b) in funds to help rebuild areas of Los Angeles devastated by January fires.
Newsom sent the request to congressional leaders in a letter on Friday. He said the funds would help both immediate and long-term recovery work.
"I'm asking Congress to have the back of the American people and provide disaster funding to help Californians recover and rebuild as soon as possible," he . . .
