President Donald Trump Tuesday approved California’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration in response to recent wildfires in the state, including those in Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
Gov. Jerry Brown sent Trump a letter last month requesting the declaration to aid in recovery efforts.
According to the White House, the presidential declaration will free up federal funding for areas affected by wildfires that began Dec. 4.
Brown previously issued a state emergency declaration on Dec. 5 in Los Angeles and Ventura counties and on Dec. 7 in San Diego and Santa Barbara counties.