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Fire in Roseville, CA? Smoke reported as Parkway Fire burns in nearby Sacramento County
Residents in Roseville and Rocklin, California, are reporting smoke in the area. Parkway Fire, a vegetation fire burning in Sacramento County, may be the source
Residents in Roseville and Rocklin, California, are reporting smoke in the area. While no fire has been confirmed within city limits, the nearby Parkway Fire, a vegetation fire burning in Sacramento County, may be the source. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement.
Parkway Fire
The Parkway Fire broke out Tuesday afternoon near the 5000 block of Coda Lane in Rancho Cordova. The blaze burned approximately 2 acres before forward progress was halted. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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Newsom Says California's National Guard Fire Crews Are Understaffed Due to Trump Deployment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that the state’s National Guard firefighting crews are operating at just 40% capacity after President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of several units to Los Angeles.
“With peak fire season well underway across California, we need all available resources to protect communities,” Newsom said in a news release issued by the Governor’s Office on Tuesday.
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According to the statement, eight of the state’s 14 critical National Guard firefighting crews have been diverted to Los Angeles, leaving only six active units available for wildfire response.
“President Trump: rescind your illegal order and get the Guard back to the critical firefighting and prevention work that actually keeps communities safe,” Newsom said.
