Governor Newsom Declares Drought Emergency Across California

California is experiencing a severe drought, the worst since the late 1800s, affecting 88% of its residents. The governor has declared a state of emergency and is urging a 15% reduction in water usage. Concurrently, the state is battling numerous wildfires that have devastated 2.5 million acres.

How long has California been facing this drought situation?

What has been the impact of wildfires in California in terms of land affected?