Help: The US Government Releases Aid for Fire Zones in California

Six people died in several forest fires [19659008] Facing several serious forest fires in California, US President Donald Trump has released federal funds to attack the fire. The US government supports local efforts to stem major fires, Washington said Saturday. The National Civil Protection Authority should provide the necessary equipment and resources. Six people were killed in the fires.

The California governor, Jerry Brown, has asked the US government's help "to save lives and protect property," said his office. He requested that military aircraft be unloaded, as well as equipment and potable water for the emergency shelters of about 38,000 people in Shasta District, who had to leave their homes. because of the fire. Brown imposed a state of emergency on Shasta and ordered the National Guard to assist firefighters in the fight against Carr 's fire.

The area destroyed by this largest forest fire in California has nearly doubled: after 19,500 hectares on Friday already 32,749 acres, as announced by the California Department of Forests and Fires (Cal Fire). About 500 buildings were burned.

Two young children and their 70-year-old grandmother died in the Carr fire, while his family was confirming the US media. In addition, according to Cal Fire, two firefighters were killed. Another firefighter died in the so-called Ferguson Fire, which required the closure of parts of the famous Yosemite National Park.

According to the United States Department of Forests, about 7,000 people had to be safe. A 32-year-old man who allegedly fired Cranston and other fires was arrested. About 10,000 firefighters have been deployed in California.