FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has officially ratified a local state of emergency in response to the growing threat of the Garnet Fire, a move that county leaders say will help unlock additional resources and reimbursement options for firefighting efforts already underway.

The emergency declaration, originally issued by the county’s chief administrative officer earlier this week, required formal ratification by the board within seven days. That ratification came during a special meeting on Friday morning.

“So today the Board of Supervisors ratified the state of emergency that was declared by our Chief Administrative Officer a few days ago,” said District 5 Supervisor Nathan Magsig.

According to Magsig, the declaration is not only about public safety,

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