Shafaq News/ Los Angeles FireDepartment Chief Kristin Crowley affirmed that budget cuts have “severely”hindered the city’s ability to combat the large-scale wildfires devastating thearea.
Crowley highlighted the significantdecline in firefighter numbers, telling CNN, “We can no longer sustain where weare. We do not have enough firefighters… The $17 million budget cut andelimination of our civilian positions like our mechanics did, and has, and willcontinue to severely impact our ability to repair apparatus."
She further warned that suchdisasters could recur anywhere in Los Angeles without adequate funding andsupport. "The fire department does not function without water. When youtap a hydrant and nothing comes out of it," Kelly said, "that's a bigquestion that needs to be answered."
Imposed Curfew
As the wildfires continue, CountySheriff Robert Luna announced a curfew for the affected areas. It will apply toevacuated zones near the Palisades and Eaton fires.
"This curfew will be strictlyenforced and is being taken to enhance public safety, protect property andprevent any burglaries or looting in the area that the residents have evacuated,”he explained.
The Los Angeles County MedicalExaminer's Office reported that at least 11 people have died since the fireserupted several days ago, with approximately 58,000 buildings at risk ofdestruction. Authorities have issued evacuation orders to 153,000 people, whilean additional 166,000 have been advised to prepare for evacuation.
Wildfires Spread to New York
A fire broke out in a residentialcomplex with over 150 apartments in the Bronx, New York, driven by strong windsof 20 to 30 mph, injuring seven people and displacing more than 200 residents.
Videos showed flames and thickplumes of smoke billowing from the damaged buildings.
According to the FDNY, fivefirefighters and two residents sustained minor injuries, with five of themtransported to local hospitals for treatment.
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