California wildfires claim seventh victim as Trump declares major disaster

The fires expanded by more than 25% and continued to spread as White House announces federal aid A seventh person died in a northern Califo... thumbnail 1 summary

The fires expanded by more than 25% and continued to spread as White House announces federal aid

A seventh person died in a northern California wildfire on Saturday, as a couple of other fast-growing wildfires in the state expanded by more than 25% overnight and continued to spread.

The White House announced on Sunday morning that Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in California, a move that makes it easier for residents, businesses, cities and counties to gain access to federal money, food aid and other programs.

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