SACRAMENTO, Calif. (WMAL) — Vice President Pence said President Trump approved a federal major disaster declaration in California today due to the raging wildfires.
Moments ago, I spoke to @POTUS Trump, and he has approved a major disaster declaration for California to respond to the wildfires. pic.twitter.com/Uf35qoWH82
— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 10, 2017
At least 13 people have died and about 200 people have been reported missing. Hundreds of firefighters are heading to northern California to continue fighting the fires.
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