TALLAHSSEE, Fla. — Florida is offering California manpower and resources to battle wildfires in the Los Angeles County area.
What You Need To Know
- Florida is offering manpower, including firefighters and mental health experts to California
- Wildfires in the region are damaging structures and displacing thousands
- Florida and California share a long history of offering support amid states of emergency
“When disaster strikes, we must come together to help our fellow Americans in any way we can,” posted Gov. Ron DeSantis Wednesday on X.
Our prayers are with everyone affected by the horrific fires in Southern California. When disaster strikes, we must come together to help our fellow Americans in any way we can. The state of Florida has offered help to assist the people of California in responding to these fires…
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) January 8, 2025
It’s estimated the blazes have destroyed more than 1,000 structures and claimed at least two lives. Meanwhile, more than 80,000 people have evacuated the area…