Gov. Brown declares state of emergency in 3 counties as wildfires rage on

Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency in Lake, Mendocino, and Napa Counties due to erratic wildfires. 

The River, Ranch, and Steele fires have destroyed homes and forced residents from their homes. 

On Saturday, Governor Brown announced that the state has secured presidential declaration, providing direct federal assistance to further support the communities impacted by the Carr Fire, following an emergency proclamation issued for Shasta County. 

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