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As of November 10, 2024, the Mountain Fire in Ventura County is 26% contained, covering 32 square miles. Evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings as firefighters benefit from improved weather conditions. The fire has destroyed over 100 structures and caused an estimated $2.4 million in agricultural damage.
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A FEMA employee was terminated for instructing disaster relief teams in Florida to avoid homes displaying Trump campaign signs. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell condemned the actions as a violation of agency values. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investigation into the incident, labeling it as partisan discrimination against Trump supporters.
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In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, President Biden has requested nearly $8 billion in federal disaster aid. Meanwhile, a woman in Florida faces charges for fraudulently claiming disaster relief funds. Recovery efforts are ongoing as communities seek support for rebuilding, while private citizens are also pursuing fraud cases against businesses that improperly received aid.