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Article: GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER PROCLAIMS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DUE TO WILDFIRE
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- November 14, 2008
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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., issued the following news release:
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today proclaimed a state of emergency in Santa Barbara County as a result of the Tea Fire which has already burned over 2,500 acres, destroyed over 100 homes and required mandatory evacuations and road closures. The proclamation utilizes all resources consistent with the state's authority under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
The text of the proclamation is below:
A PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS on November 13, 2008, a wildfire started in Santa Barbara County and continues to spread; and
WHEREAS the fire has burned approximately 2,500 acres with no containment; and
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