Arizona Wildfires Burn More Than 150,000 Acres; Governor Issues Emergency Declaration
Two Arizona wildfires have burnt more than 150,000 acres of the land, prompting Gov. Doug Ducey to declare states of emergency on Wednesday.
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Two Arizona wildfires have burnt more than 150,000 acres of the land, prompting Gov. Doug Ducey to declare states of emergency on Wednesday.
News Release PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today issued two Declarations of Emergency in response to the Telegraph and Mescal Fires in Pinal and Gila Counties, making available up to $400,000 for response efforts. The State of Emergency follows the Governor’s June 6 request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a Fire Management Assistance Grant. FEMA quickly approved the request the same day and will provide significant federal assistance for the local and state costs. “Firefighters and safety officials have been working around the clock to protect Arizonans, and w...