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2025-01-08 23:35:12 UTC
The U.S. Department of Defense is deploying ten Navy helicopters with
water delivery buckets to help suppress wildfires raging across southern
California.
At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary
Sabrina Singh said the 10 Navy helicopters come in addition to the
California National Guard and the Nevada Nation Guard each readying an
additional two "modular air fighting system units."
The Navy's helicopters with watery delivery buckets will "immediately
assist with aerial suppression," Singh said, though adding that high winds
were a deterrent.
"It's a matter of also, can those assets get in the air? And right now, I
mean, Cal Fire is - has some of the best capabilities and equipment to
fight fires in California," Singh said. "We can search assets, and, and
the president has directed this department to bolster whatever California
needs. But we have to work with California and right now, we can't even
get assets up in the air because the fires are so bad and because the
winds are so bad."
At President Biden's direction, the DoD "will provide additional
firefighting personnel and capabilities," Singh said. "The federal
government is working closely with the National Guard, which is deployed
under the governor's state of emergency declaration."
President-elect Trump lashed out at President Biden and California Gov.
Gavin Newsom over their handling of wildfires in California on Wednesday.
Trump weighed in on the wildfires from his Truth Social account,
highlighting how much it will cost to rebuild from the fires.
"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," Trump wrote.
"Let this serve, and be emblematic, of the gross incompetence and
mismanagement of the Biden/Newscum Duo. January 20th cannot come fast
enough!" he added.
Universal Studios of Hollywood, a theme park located between Pasadena and
the Pacific Palisades, was closed Wednesday due to the extreme winds and
fire conditions.
Additionally, the studio canceled shooting for various series, including
"Hacks," "Ted Lasso" and "Suits LA," the Associated Press reported.
The Walt Disney Co. closed its headquarters in Burbank, and canceled
production on shows including Greys Anatomy and Doctor Odyssey.
ABCs Jimmy Kimmel Live! which tapes in Hollywood, was canceled for
Wednesday and will instead air a repeat.
These production pauses come after several disruptions to Hollywood's TV
and feature film industry in Los Angeles, including the cancellation of
the premiere of Universal's "Wolf Man" and the postponement of the
upcoming Critics Choice Awards.
Hollywood celebrities have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires
have raged in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, where stars including
Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore and James Woods live.
The fires have not yet been contained.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will reimburse California
for costs associated with hiring more firefighters and controlling the
raging wildfires that have ripped through Southern California.
News of the Fire Management Assistance Grants trickled in Tuesday, and by
the evening the White House put out a statement from President Biden
confirming the move. FEMA confirmed the measures on Wednesday, in an
announcement laying out some details about the grants.
The funding will provide federal reimbursements for up to 75% of "eligible
firefighting costs" incurred by the state, as California seeks to shore up
its firefighting force and put out the wildfires that have killed at least
two people and driven thousands from their homes. Eligible costs include
expenses for field camps, equipment, materials, supplies and mobilization
or demobilization efforts attributed to fighting the fires.
"My Administration will do everything it can to support the response,"
Biden said Tuesday, announcing news of the grant. "I am being frequently
briefed on the wildfires in west Los Angeles. My team and I are in touch
with state and local officials, and I have offered any federal assistance
that is needed to help suppress the terrible Pacific Palisades fire."
@lepew3404
42 minutes ago
Imagine living in what used to be desert and being baffled that there's no
water when around 4 million people are using every drop purchased from out
of state.
@terrierickson439
1 hour ago
I cannot imagine a reporter blatantly just walking into someones house
and not leaving after being told he was intrusive. Geeze.
@DannyJacobs-x5z
1 hour ago
They're mad now, wait until FEMA sends them a $750 check.
@lmc2375
1 hour ago
Did the water company turn off the water at the street? WTF for? Some
developer eyeing the land? If so, this country better be dismantled, from
the top down.
@flowergirl72345
1 hour ago
Insurance companies dropped these people ONE WEEK AGO, after them paying
in for decades. Nothing to see here.
@debbiet-t.3773
1 hour ago
What are those people paying taxes for if there is no water & firefighters
cant do their jobs sounds like a HUGE Class Action Suit to me !!!!
@philfortner1805
24 minutes ago
Every burned home gets a $700 check and a bucket of horse mayo.
@MorganStuartGuitar
1 hour ago
Gavin Newsom should be thrown in prison for this.
water delivery buckets to help suppress wildfires raging across southern
California.
At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary
Sabrina Singh said the 10 Navy helicopters come in addition to the
California National Guard and the Nevada Nation Guard each readying an
additional two "modular air fighting system units."
The Navy's helicopters with watery delivery buckets will "immediately
assist with aerial suppression," Singh said, though adding that high winds
were a deterrent.
"It's a matter of also, can those assets get in the air? And right now, I
mean, Cal Fire is - has some of the best capabilities and equipment to
fight fires in California," Singh said. "We can search assets, and, and
the president has directed this department to bolster whatever California
needs. But we have to work with California and right now, we can't even
get assets up in the air because the fires are so bad and because the
winds are so bad."
At President Biden's direction, the DoD "will provide additional
firefighting personnel and capabilities," Singh said. "The federal
government is working closely with the National Guard, which is deployed
under the governor's state of emergency declaration."
President-elect Trump lashed out at President Biden and California Gov.
Gavin Newsom over their handling of wildfires in California on Wednesday.
Trump weighed in on the wildfires from his Truth Social account,
highlighting how much it will cost to rebuild from the fires.
"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," Trump wrote.
"Let this serve, and be emblematic, of the gross incompetence and
mismanagement of the Biden/Newscum Duo. January 20th cannot come fast
enough!" he added.
Universal Studios of Hollywood, a theme park located between Pasadena and
the Pacific Palisades, was closed Wednesday due to the extreme winds and
fire conditions.
Additionally, the studio canceled shooting for various series, including
"Hacks," "Ted Lasso" and "Suits LA," the Associated Press reported.
The Walt Disney Co. closed its headquarters in Burbank, and canceled
production on shows including Greys Anatomy and Doctor Odyssey.
ABCs Jimmy Kimmel Live! which tapes in Hollywood, was canceled for
Wednesday and will instead air a repeat.
These production pauses come after several disruptions to Hollywood's TV
and feature film industry in Los Angeles, including the cancellation of
the premiere of Universal's "Wolf Man" and the postponement of the
upcoming Critics Choice Awards.
Hollywood celebrities have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires
have raged in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, where stars including
Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore and James Woods live.
The fires have not yet been contained.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will reimburse California
for costs associated with hiring more firefighters and controlling the
raging wildfires that have ripped through Southern California.
News of the Fire Management Assistance Grants trickled in Tuesday, and by
the evening the White House put out a statement from President Biden
confirming the move. FEMA confirmed the measures on Wednesday, in an
announcement laying out some details about the grants.
The funding will provide federal reimbursements for up to 75% of "eligible
firefighting costs" incurred by the state, as California seeks to shore up
its firefighting force and put out the wildfires that have killed at least
two people and driven thousands from their homes. Eligible costs include
expenses for field camps, equipment, materials, supplies and mobilization
or demobilization efforts attributed to fighting the fires.
"My Administration will do everything it can to support the response,"
Biden said Tuesday, announcing news of the grant. "I am being frequently
briefed on the wildfires in west Los Angeles. My team and I are in touch
with state and local officials, and I have offered any federal assistance
that is needed to help suppress the terrible Pacific Palisades fire."
@lepew3404
42 minutes ago
Imagine living in what used to be desert and being baffled that there's no
water when around 4 million people are using every drop purchased from out
of state.
@terrierickson439
1 hour ago
I cannot imagine a reporter blatantly just walking into someones house
and not leaving after being told he was intrusive. Geeze.
@DannyJacobs-x5z
1 hour ago
They're mad now, wait until FEMA sends them a $750 check.
@lmc2375
1 hour ago
Did the water company turn off the water at the street? WTF for? Some
developer eyeing the land? If so, this country better be dismantled, from
the top down.
@flowergirl72345
1 hour ago
Insurance companies dropped these people ONE WEEK AGO, after them paying
in for decades. Nothing to see here.
@debbiet-t.3773
1 hour ago
What are those people paying taxes for if there is no water & firefighters
cant do their jobs sounds like a HUGE Class Action Suit to me !!!!
@philfortner1805
24 minutes ago
Every burned home gets a $700 check and a bucket of horse mayo.
@MorganStuartGuitar
1 hour ago
Gavin Newsom should be thrown in prison for this.