Adam Beam

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan would not ban people from owning gas-powered cars or selling them on the used car market.

The fire tore through Sierra Nevada foothills so quickly that fire crews were nearly engulfed, locals fled for their lives to a pond, and towns were gutted.

"The data suggests not everybody is practicing common sense," said Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose order takes effect immediately.