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Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has offered to help California as Gov. Gavin Newsom grapples with multiple wildfires raging through Los Angeles County this week.
“Our prayers are with everyone affected by the terrible wildfires in Southern California. When disaster strikes, we must come together to help our fellow citizens in any way we can,” DeSantis posted on X Wednesday morning.
“The state of Florida has offered assistance to help the people of California respond to these fires and rebuild the communities that have been devastated,” he added.
DeSantis’ offer of support in California comes after he recently led his state through Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene last year. The two governors have frequently traded barbs with each other in recent years, particularly when Florida was open for business during the pandemic and California implemented strict lockdown orders and mandates.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, right, has pledged disaster aid to California Gov. Gavin Newsom as the Golden State grapples with devastating wildfires. (Getty Images/File)
At least four fires are raging in Los Angeles County this week, passing through the Pacific Palisades and Sylmar neighborhoods of Los Angeles, as well as near the city of Pasadena. Newsom declared a state of emergency after the Pacific Palisades fire grew rapidly on Tuesday.
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“This is a very dangerous wind storm that is creating an extreme fire risk, and we are not out of the woods. We are already seeing the destructive impacts of this fire in the Pacific Palisades that grew rapidly in a matter of minutes.” Newsom said in a statement. “Our deepest gratitude goes out to our expert firefighters and first responders who quickly jumped in to fight this dangerous fire. If you are in Southern California, pay attention to weather reports and follow the instructions of emergency officials.”
A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire as it burns a structure in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
At least 30,000 residents have evacuated the area as devastating fires have burned mansions and homes, including those belonging to Hollywood stars such as James Woods.
“All the smoke detectors are going off in our house and beaming to our iPhones. I couldn’t believe our lovely little house in the hills held up this long. It feels like we lost a loved one,” Woods shared to X of devastation. at his house
A tanker crashed in the Palisades fire. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
President Biden briefed the audience that he has been in frequent communication with California leaders as the fires are raging and that FEMA assistance was approved to aid efforts.
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“I am frequently briefed on the wildfires west of Los Angeles. My team and I are in contact with state and local officials, and I have offered any federal assistance that is needed to help suppress the terrible Pacific Palisades fire Tonight, FEMA approved a fire management assistance grant to support the affected areas and help reimburse them. the state of california for the immediate costs of extinguishing fires. My administration will do everything possible to support the response,” Biden posted on X Tuesday evening.
