Madera, Modoc and Siskiyou counties each saw fires burn through structures and homes during California's record-breaking heat wave at the start of September
Rain showers that started Sunday afternoon are bringing welcome moisture to the Mosquito fire, but also an increased risk of mudflows and floods in a heavily forested corner of Northern California.
Notably, the fires created a substantial amount of debris in the three counties, including hazardous structural debris, which can contain dangerous materials such as arsenic, lead and asbestos, the governor’s office said. Such materials require cautious and quick removal and proper disposal. The proclamation, which will enable the counties to access resources under the California Disaster Assistance Act, will help expedite that cleanup. It will also support residents by “easing access to unemployment benefits and waiving fees to replace documents” such as birth certificates and driver’s licenses, according to the governor’s office.
There have been several other destructive fires this year that have received similar consideration, including the Mill fire, which ignited Sept. 2 in Siskiyou County and
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