SACRAMENTO, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- The Valley fire in California killed one person on Sunday as it grew to 50,000 acres, prompting Gov. Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency in two more counties.
The reported death is being investigated by local law enforcement agencies. Napa and Lake counties are now under a state of emergency, which is expected to help expedite debris removal and waive fees such as for replacing birth certificates if needed for those who were forced to evacuate.