California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 6 declared a state of emergency in five counties due to the danger posed by three wildfires that are burning in the state, prompting evacuations.
Newsom said in a statement that tens of thousands of acres have already been burned by three wildfires. They are the Creek Fire, El Dorado Fire, and the Valley Fire. He said that California is working with federal officials for assistance.
