Bakersfield Congressman and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy issued a statement this morning on Thomas Fire burning in Ventura County.
Governor Jerry Brown issued a state of emergency Tuesday morning and said, “This fire is very dangerous and spreading rapidly, but we'll continue to attack it with all we've got,” said Governor Brown. “It's critical residents stay ready and evacuate immediately if told to do so.”
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The Thomas Fire broke out Monday night and exploded to more than 45,000 acres overnight.
More than 27,000 people have been evacuated from their homes and 150 structures have been destroyed.