President Joe Biden on Aug. 24 approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to provide support in the state’s wildfire response as National Parks close amid active raging fires. “This declaration makes vital resources available as we continue to work in lockstep with local, state, and federal partners to meet the challenge of these catastrophic wildfires and support communities in recovery,” Newsom said in a statement. 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. “We are deploying every available tool we have to keep communities safe as California battles these catastrophic wildfires …