Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Saturday afternoon that firefighters from Mexico arrived at Los Angeles International Airport to join the already 14,000 personnel battling the Palisades Fire.
Mexico sent more than 70 firefighters and disaster relief workers to help local efforts. The firefighters will form handcrews.
Firefighters from Mexico just arrived at LAX. They'll be joining 14,000+ personnel already battling the #PalisadesFire.California is immensely grateful to our neighbors' support in the fight against the wildfires in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/qchedlXYK1
— Governor Newsom (@CAgovernor) January 11, 2025On top of the crews from all across California, states like Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Washington have sent firefighters.
"We are continuing to rush in resources to rapidly respond to the firestorm in Los Angeles fueled by hurricane-force winds," the governor said in a statement. "The men and women of the California National Guard are working day and night to help Los Angeles residents during their greatest time of need."
There are more than 70 aircraft and more than 1,600 fire engines, water tenders and dozers.
More than 100,000 people remain under evacuation orders as the fires have burned more than 60 square acres.
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