Zelenskyy offers firefighting help from Ukraine for Los Angeles-area wildfires: “Nothing short of extraordinary”
follow multiple wildfires Local firefighters and first responders have received support from around the world as the fires have burned tens of thousands of acres in Los Angeles County and killed at least two dozen people, authorities said.
Over the weekend, firefighters arrived from Mexico to assist local firefighters in controlling the blaze. Eaton Fire and fence fireTwo outbreaks are still raging in different parts of the county, with additional crews from Canada said to be en route and the United States receiving support from Eastern Europe.
“Today, I directed Ukraine’s interior minister and our diplomats to prepare for the possible involvement of our rescue workers in fighting wildfires in California,” one official said. Message shared Ukrainian President Zelensky said on the Rescue in progress. “Ready.” “
Nearly 1,500 California National Guard members Deployed Traveled to Los Angeles to assist local law enforcement in enforcing curfews to limit the robbery problem. They responded to Zelensky’s proposal on the X website on Sunday.
“The support Ukraine has provided to California during these devastating wildfires has been nothing short of extraordinary,” one official said. Post on X. “President Zelenskyy’s leadership and the preparedness of 150 Ukrainian firefighters are a testament to the power of global partnerships. @TheCalGuard is proud of our 30-plus years of partnership with Ukraine through the Country Partner Program. Together, we will Become stronger.”
Although rescuers have begun to make progress on both fires, Another strong storm The approach to the area has raised concerns about the fires intensifying or new fires breaking out.
Thousands of reinforcements have arrived in Southern California to join the fight Entire Western United Statesincluding staff from New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Arizona and Washington.
