California Wildfire Live News | Pentagon Briefing Live | Official Grilled On Wildfire Assistance |US

Wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area, leaving devastation in their wake. Neighbourhoods lie in ruins, with at least two people confirmed dead as the flames threaten landmarks associated with Hollywood. Thousands of desperate residents flee through towering smoke and hurricane-force winds, while President Joe Biden pledges to sign a federal emergency declaration. The president attends a briefing at a Santa Monica fire station with Governor Gavin Newsom, who confirms the state’s deployment of over 1,400 firefighting personnel and the activation of National Guard troops.

The Department of Defense steps in, providing ten Navy helicopters equipped with water buckets to assist with aerial suppression. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh states that additional firefighting personnel and capabilities are also on standby. The Pentagon is preparing to deploy modular air firefighting systems and other resources if necessary.

Three major blazes erupt within a day, blanketing Los Angeles with thick smoke and ash. The flames destroy more than 1,000 structures and consume over 22 square miles, making one fire the most destructive in the city’s modern history. Evacuation orders displace over 70,000 residents, and authorities call for off-duty and out-of-state firefighters to assist. The Los Angeles Fire Department reports numerous injuries, including those of first responders.

High winds temporarily ground aircraft conducting water drops, and Southern California Edison cuts power to thousands due to fire risks. More than 100 schools close as a safety precaution, while firefighters from neighbouring states join efforts to combat the blazes.

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