In the wake of multiple wildfires that have torched tens of thousands of acres of Los Angeles County, local firefighters and first responders have received support from across the world.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that his country has offered assistance on the California wildfires. “Today, I instructed Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs and our
Claims about the ownership of some of the buildings destroyed in the California wildfires circulated among Russian-language media outlets.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered preparations for the eventual deployment of 150 Ukrainian rescue workers to help combat wildfires in California, USA. Source: Zelenskyy’s evening address Quote: "Today,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's offer comes as firefighters from Mexico and Canada have joined domestic efforts to bring the raging fires under control.
Donald Trump Jr. jabbed the Los Angeles County Fire Department for sending spare equipment to Ukraine in 2022.
Canada, Mexico, Ukraine and Iran have all offered support to Los Angeles as wildfires continue to destroy the Californian city's landscape and infrastructure. Newsweek has contacted the office of California Governor Gavin Newsom for comment and updates on help that has been sent to the state.
In a scathing remark, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticizes the U.S. for its handling of California's devastating wildfire crisis, which has caused $250 billion in damage, drawing a stark comparison to the financial aid sent to Ukraine.