President Joe Biden said that the federal government will cover 100% of the cost of disaster assistance, on things like debris removal, temporary shelters and first responders’ salaries. At a briefing at the White House today,

Wildfires in California have broken out and escalated significantly since President Joe Biden touched down in Los Angeles on Monday, where he had initially been set to travel to the Coachella Valley and designate a new national monument.

( NewsNation) — President Joe Biden visited a fire station in the Los Angeles area for a briefing as firefighters continue to battle the raging wildfires that have engulfed the area. Biden was joined by First lady Jill Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom at the Santa Monica Fire Station #5 for the brief visit.