Trump tours fire-ravaged California towns
- 5 years ago
U.S President Donald Trump on Saturday toured some of the towns in northern California damaged by the deadliest wildfire in the state's history.
He met with people affected by the disaster and praised the work of firefighters and local officials.
Looking around the town of Paradise, California, he took in the devastation, houses turned to ashes and ravaged forests.
President Trump reiterated the need for forest management to prevent wildfires.
He also said state and federal authorities would get the destruction cleaned up and take care of the forest floors.
The Camp Fire, named for the area where it started, has burned since November 8th, so far killing at least 71 people with another one thousand missing.
As of Saturday, the fire was 55 percent contained.
He met with people affected by the disaster and praised the work of firefighters and local officials.
Looking around the town of Paradise, California, he took in the devastation, houses turned to ashes and ravaged forests.
President Trump reiterated the need for forest management to prevent wildfires.
He also said state and federal authorities would get the destruction cleaned up and take care of the forest floors.
The Camp Fire, named for the area where it started, has burned since November 8th, so far killing at least 71 people with another one thousand missing.
As of Saturday, the fire was 55 percent contained.