Facing scorched Pacific Northwest, Biden unveils measures to fight wildfires

Published June 30, 2021 12:00am ET



The Biden administration will announce several actions Wednesday expanding efforts to combat wildfires, including increased firefighter pay, amid scorching temperatures in the Pacific Northwest that are putting massive stress on infrastructure and public health.

The announcements come as President Joe Biden meets with Western governors to discuss how to prepare better for extreme conditions that scientists say climate change will make a new normal. Eight governors — from Oregon, California, New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and Washington — are slated to attend Wednesday’s meeting with Biden. The discussions will also include top Cabinet officials and utility executives.

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