Largest Wildfire in California This Year

The Madre Fire has expanded to cover more than 70,000 acres in San Luis Obispo, California, according to reports from the AFP news agency. The wildfire is threatening buildings and local communities in the area. More than 600 firefighters are currently working to contain the blaze, and approximately 200 residents have been evacuated as a precaution.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has attributed the challenges in responding to the fire to reductions in federal emergency funding. In a statement on the social media platform X, Governor Newsom called on President Donald Trump to restore federal support for firefighting and land management, rather than prioritizing tax cuts for wealthy individuals.

California frequently experiences wildfires, particularly during the dry season. Last year, wildfires burned over one million acres across the state, highlighting the ongoing risk and the importance of emergency preparedness in the region.