VIDEO: Ahead of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s visit to Washington, D.C. on Thursday, he requested more than $33 billion in federal aid for Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts.
On Jan. 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire erupted in Los Angeles County. It killed 14 people and burned through nearly 24,000 acres, destroying thousands of homes and buildings. The catastrophic fire lasted 24 days before it was finally contained. Nearly a year later, the area still hasn’t recovered.
On Wednesday, Newsom sent a letter to both Democratic and Republican Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle to formally request $33.9 billion in federal aid.
“As the fire response has shifted into long-term recovery, the focus is on rebuilding homes, schools, utilities, and critical infrastructure while also supporting small businesses and job growth in the impacted region,” Newsom said in his letter.
KTXL-TV FOX 40 Sacramento