United States President Donald Trump on Friday declared a state of emergency in California days after massive wildfires engulfed the state from Los Angeles up the Pacific coast to Santa Barbara County, Reuters reported. The fires, which have been raging for days, have led to the evacuation of at least two lakh people from their homes in southern California. Nearly 500 structures have been destroyed and 2,600 firefighters are battling the wildfire.
Trump’s announcement ensures the release of federal assistance for the firefighting and relief operations.