On the recordSeptember 4, 2018
Wildfires have devastated California in recent years, but in particular, in 2017, nearly 1.2 million acres of land were burned and 10,800 structures and 46 people were killed.
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congress.govJudy Chu: “Wildfires have devastated California in recent years, but in particular, in 2017, nearly 1.2 million acres of land were…”
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Discussing the impact of wildfires on California communities and businesses.
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