ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 10, 2017 — Following an emergency
declaration by California Gov. Jerry Brown, the state National Guard was
mobilizing resources today to assist civil authorities in the battle against
massive wildfires that have already killed 10 people.
Helicopters Dispatched
Today, when fires broke out and rapidly spread due to dry
conditions, the California National Guard dispatched three medevac helicopters
and 100 military police officers, National Guard Bureau officials said.
Wildfires Destroy Homes, Businesses
The fires, many in California's iconic Napa Valley wine
country, have destroyed more than 1,500 homes and businesses, and there were
reports that schools were reduced to ashes.
Several residents and visitors were forced to evacuate, some
in the middle of the night, according to news reports.
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