Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 23 requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to provide support in the state’s wildfire response as National Parks close amid active raging fires. “We are deploying every available tool we have to keep communities safe as California battles these catastrophic wildfires driven by climate change impacts,” Newsom said in an Aug. 23 statement. “Even while the fires continue to burn, we are working to put assistance programs in place for impacted individuals to support their recovery from these devastating fires.” The response is aimed towards the Dixie, McFarland, Antelope, Monument, and River fires. The Dixie fire erupted on July 14 before burning over 700,000 acres. As of Aug. 24, the fire is 41 percent contained as other fires roar throughout the state According to the governor’s office, 13,712 personnel and 1,031 fire engines are at the wildfire frontlines as of Aug. 22. To better support …