Biden orders DOD to send firefighters to California – Washington Examiner
President joe Biden has ordered the Pentagon to deploy firefighting personnel to assist in combating the spreading wildfires in Los angeles. This action highlights the urgency of the situation as the blazes continue to pose notable threats to communities in the region. The deployment reflects federal efforts to support local and state firefighting resources in managing the crisis effectively. The deployment of federal firefighting personnel by President Joe Biden underscores the seriousness of the wildfires currently affecting Los Angeles. As the fires expand and threaten local communities,this move aims to bolster state and local firefighting efforts with additional resources and expertise. The collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies is crucial in addressing the crisis, ensuring that firefighting teams have the support they need to protect lives and property. The situation remains dynamic, and continued monitoring and response efforts will be essential in mitigating the impact of these wildfires.
Biden orders Pentagon to provide firefighting personnel as LA blazes spread
President Joe Biden ordered the Department of Defense to deploy firefighting personnel to help combat the deadly fires in Los Angeles.
With at least five killed and over 1,000 structures burned, the fires are the most destructive in Los Angeles history. Amid the struggling local response, Biden announced the mobilization of firefighting resources from the DOD, including 10 Navy helicopters with water buckets.
“I have directed the [DOD] to rapidly provide additional firefighting personnel and capabilities to the region being impacted by the Southern California wildfires. We also continue to work closely with the National Guard,” Biden said.
He added that the California National Guard and Nevada National Guard have readied further Airborne Firefighting Systems.
At least 100,000 residents are under evacuation orders, with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass saying that more evacuation orders will likely be forthcoming. Old infrastructure was blamed for some areas quickly running out of water, leaving firefighters powerless to stop the inferno.
President-elect Donald Trump was quick to blame Biden for the lagging response to the disaster.
“NO WATER IN THE FIRE HYDRANTS, NO MONEY IN FEMA. THIS IS WHAT JOE BIDEN IS LEAVING ME. THANKS JOE!” he said in a post on Truth Social.
“The fires in Los Angeles may go down, in dollar amount, as the worst in the History of our Country. In many circles, they’re doubting whether insurance companies will even have enough money to pay for this catastrophe. Let this serve, and be emblematic, of the gross incompetence and mismanagement of the Biden/Newscum Duo. January 20th cannot come fast enough!” Trump added in another post.
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