President Joe Biden has declared an emergency in California as the Caldor Fire continues to threaten homes and businesses near Lake Tahoe, fuelled by powerful winds and dry conditions. The declaration authorizes coordination of disaster relief measures by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the White House said in a statement. Gov. Gavin Newsom thanked the president for approving the emergency declaration that will help California secure federal assistance for emergency response and recovery efforts in El Dorado, Amador, Alpine, and Placer counties. “We thank President Biden and Vice President Harris for their steadfast support to California as we battle these challenging fires,” Newsom stated. “Our continued partnership with the federal government is critical to protecting communities and ensuring impacted Californians have the supports they need to get back on their feet.” The declaration, approved just hours after Newsom submitted the request, will supplement state, local, …