Hochul said that she's concerned about the air quality in the area hit by the fires. She said that she's sending 100,000 N-95 masks for residents to wear.

She also said that she was concerned about funding cuts to the National Fire Academy, which canceled its latest classes.

"We're in a crisis situation and to cut funding for people who save our lives is deeply, deeply troubling," the governor said. "I'm not relying on the federal government."
 

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