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    Trump approves disaster declaration for California as fire devastation worsens

    by Hannah Fry , Joseph Serna , Laura J. Nelson And Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times Nov 13, 2018 5 minutes

    LOS ANGELES - President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration Monday for California as the state continued to battle wildfires that have killed more than 30 people and destroyed nearly 7,000 structures.

    Trump's move came just two days after he criticized California, erroneously claiming that poor forest management caused the fires of the last week. His comments were met with widespread outrage from both California officials and many firefighters.

    But Monday, Trump struck a more conciliatory note.

    "I just approved an expedited request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of California," he wrote on Twitter. "Wanted to respond quickly in order to alleviate some of the incredible suffering going on. I am with you all the way. God Bless all of the victims and families affected."

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