Gavin Newsom: “Cal Fire goes through a very extensive process. That was…”

“It isn't actually though in this phase two report investigating origin and causes, the fire is leaving that to local jurisdictions. How come? Well, as it relates to the cause in the investigation, Cal Fire goes through a very extensive process. That was certainly the case in the Camp Fire. They have their arson investigator teams, they go through a review. But your independent election won't do that. Elected officials like me do not touch, absolutely do not touch.” (23:16–23:22)

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