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There is no reason for these massive, deadly and costly forest fires in California. ... Billions of dollars are given each year, with so many lives lost, all because of gross mismanagement of the forests. Remedy now, or no more Fed payments!

Tweet from President Donald Trump on Saturday as more than 300,000 people were evacuated from their homes. The death toll had risen to 31 as of Monday afternoon.

Tweet from President Donald Trump on Saturday as more than 300,000 people were evacuated from their homes. The death toll had risen to 31 as of Monday afternoon.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.