"Napa County's public health officer has declared a local health emergency in response to the Pickett Fire, warning that toxic debris inside the 6,803-acre burn area could threaten the region's water supply. Christine Wu signed the proclamation Monday, authorizing the immediate removal of hazardous waste and other dangerous materials within the fire's footprint. The decision follows confirmation from another county department and affected water districts of "increased turbidity," or cloudiness, "and heightened demand on local water systems," county spokesperson Linda Weinreich told The Press Democrat."
"Officials said recovery efforts must begin even before the wildfire is fully contained to protect public health and restore infrastructure. The scope and duration of the operation - expected to involve regional, state and federal partners - will depend on the damage assessment, Weinreich said. It's the second emergency declaration in recent days. On Sunday, County CEO Ryan Alsop signed a broader local emergency proclamation citing the fire's threat to rural communities from Calistoga to Pope Valley."
Napa County declared a local health emergency after the Pickett Fire, citing toxic debris in the 6,803-acre burn area that could endanger the regional water supply. Public health officer Christine Wu authorized immediate removal of hazardous waste and dangerous materials within the fire footprint after reports of increased turbidity and heightened demand on local water systems. Recovery efforts are to begin before full containment to protect public health and restore infrastructure, with scope and duration to depend on damage assessments and involve regional, state and federal partners.
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