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This lets the President use wildfire help money not just to fight fires, but also to clean up afterward.
States and towns could get help removing burned wreckage from both public places and private property.
It can happen even if there is no big, official disaster declaration—so cleanup aid could start sooner.
If the debris includes dangerous chemicals or contaminated waste, the President can send the Environmental Protection Agency to help with people and equipment.
For homeowners, this could mean faster, safer cleanup after a wildfire, but local leaders would still have to request and manage the help.
