State plans to authorize $536 million early for wildfire prevention efforts

As California continues to endure one of the driest years on record, the state is ramping up its wildfire prevention efforts.

On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that $536 million will be authorized early to gear up for the approaching fire season.

This is part of $1 billion toward firefighting efforts statewide originally earmarked for later this year.

These funds will more than double California's annual spending on wildfire preparedness compared to recent years.