LOS ANGELES COUNTY – This afternoon in Los Angeles County, Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will be joined by local and state experts to address media regarding the I-10 freeway fire and provide updates on the ongoing response and repair work.
WHEN: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at approx. 4:45 p.m.
**NOTE: This in-person press event will be open to credentialed media only. Media interested in attending must RSVP to govpressoffice@gov.ca.gov by no later than Thursday, November 16 at 3:15 p.m.
Yesterday, Governor Newsom announced Caltrans emergency contractors were able to clear all hazardous materials from the site, two days ahead of schedule, and that the Federal Highway Administration approved California’s request for $3 million in “quick release” funds to offset initial costs. Earlier this week, the Governor was on-site to provide key updates regarding the investigation of the incident and, over the weekend, met with emergency responders and state and local officials, and proclaimed a state of emergency for Los Angeles County.###