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Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection deploys their own to help fight Los Angeles wildfires
On Thursday, amidst the wildfires happening in Los Angeles, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) deployed two of their employees to assist in what they referred to as a nationwide effort.
Alaska firefighting personnel assisting with Los Angeles fires
“Our prayers are with the families who lost their homes and the firefighters and other first responders battling wildfires in the Los Angeles area,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Thursday on social media. “Alaska is ready to assist California with our resources if called upon.”
Washington shelters rescue pets from Los Angeles area during wildfires
Many shelters in Washington are at or nearing capacity, but that’s not stopping them from helping our neighbors to the south. Seattle Humane says it’s partnering with Wings of Rescue and Paws For Life K9 Rescue to pull pets from the Los Angeles area as a series of wildfires torch the state.
San Diego area fire crews deployed to fight Los Angeles wildfires
San Diego fire crews have deployed resources to help in the firefight against several major wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced thousands to evacuate and killed at least 2 people.
Washington fire crews awaiting call to help battle raging Los Angeles-area wildfires
Fire crews in Washington are awaiting word on if they will be going to Los Angeles tohelp fight the fierce wildfires raging in the area.
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