Dianne Feinstein actually said...

According to the documentation, again provided to the subcommittee, personnel at the fire requested three air tankers and a helicopter to be...

I think the point I want to make is that this is a real priority, and we're going to continue to do our level best within our allocation.

California is a very fire-prone State. It is hot. It is dry. The winds blow.

We're facing risk from extended draught, insect and disease infestation, and global warming.