VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-01
“Don't start the next fire.”
Dave Upthegrove · said 2026-08-01 · reported 2026-08-01
Upthegrove emphasized the importance of preventing additional fires during a briefing on the state's wildfire response.
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