Public health emergency declared over LA wildfires

US agency declares California wildfires a public health emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Friday declared a public health emergency for California to address the health impacts of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Public health emergency declared amid LA’s devastating wildfires
The US health department on Friday declared a public health emergency for California in response to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have so far killed 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures.
Public health emergency declared over LA wildfires: 5 updates
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra has declared the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County a public health emergency.
Southern California wildfires prompt more evacuations overnight; LA County declares health emergency
The expanding wildfires in Southern California have prompted more evacuation orders overnight while the Los Angeles County Public Health Department declared a local health emergency, stating the
HHS declares public health emergency for California wildfires
The public health emergency was put in place retroactive to Tuesday, enabling these measures under federal law.
Officials give Friday afternoon update on California wildfires
Fire officials in California said during a press conference that mutual aid resources are arriving from Canada on Friday to help with response efforts. (Scripps News)
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US agency declares California wildfires as public health emergency
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