California Wildfires 2014: Governor Jerry Brown Declares State Of Emergency Saturday

The Northern California wildfires that have burned thousands of acres, damaged critical infrastructure and destroyed homes led Gov. Jerry Brown in Sacramento to declare a state of emergency Saturday. Brown noted there were 17 wildfires burning throughout the state Friday and pointed out the combined forces of a mutual-aid region or regions likely would be required to bring them under control. He also ordered the mobilization of the California National Guard.