California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires

In a letter to Congress, California Gov. Gavin Newsom requested $40 billion to help Los Angeles recover from January's disastrous fires.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has requested nearly $40 billion in federal disaster relief to help Los Angeles recover from last months devastating wildfires. The request, first reported by The Washington Post,