Press Release
[Brea, California] — June 30, 2026 — Assembly candidate Victor Hernandez today expressed deep concern over the devastating wildfire outbreak affecting communities across the Western United States. According to AP News, at least 79 active fires are currently burning across ten western states as conditions deteriorate under extreme heat and strong winds.
More than 2.9 million acres nationally have already been consumed by fire this year – numbers considerably higher than any point in the past decade. Smoke and ash travel far beyond state lines, and the same severe heat, drought, and wind patterns fueling those fires will inevitably touch Southern California communities during fire season.
Hernandez’s position on wildfire prevention includes increased CAL FIRE staffing for urban-wildland interface zones, funding for wildfire mitigation programs, better early-warning and evacuation support systems, and policies that ensure polluters pay for their sizable contributions to the ongoing climate crisis.
"We cannot stand by while communities face evacuation orders, air quality emergencies, and the constant threat of displacement," stated Victor. "District 59 is uniquely vulnerable with a mix of dense residential areas sitting right up against wildlands. We need immediate action alongside long-term investment in prevention and preparedness."
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