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Newsom Fast-Tracks Housing as Fires Rage in LA

1/17/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken swift action by signing an executive order to fast-track temporary housing for wildfire victims in Los Angeles. In the midst of the chaos, Capt. R.K. Smithley bravely pilots a jumbo water bomber, releasing 9,400 gallons of fire retardant. He highlights the daunting task of navigating over ravaged landscapes, underscoring the critical nature of their life-saving mission.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken swift action by signing an executive order to fast-track temporary housing for wildfire victims in Los Angeles. In the midst of the chaos, Capt. R.K. Smithley bravely pilots a jumbo water bomber, releasing 9,400 gallons of fire retardant. He highlights the daunting task of navigating over ravaged landscapes, underscoring the critical nature of their life-saving mission.