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As the Los Angeles area continues to grapple with the fires that have hit the region, help has started to pour in from around all over, beginning with their neighbors down south. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the arrival of 72 firefighters and emergency personnel from Mexico, which will help respond to the wildfires around Southern California.
The first responders include 30 firefighters from National Forestry Commission, 32 specialists in forest fires from Mexico’s Secretary of Defense, and six specialists from the National Coordination of Civil Protection. The governor announced that they’ll be joining more than 14,000 personnel already battling the destructive Palisades Fire, which has only been contained 14% as of Monday, January 13.
“This is what friends do. This is what relationships are all about,” Newsom said upon the arrival of the firefighters at LAX. “Friends in need being there for one another. We want to be there for the people of Mexico in times of need and disasters. And we’re incredibly humbled and grateful that the president was willing to send the crew you see behind me. They’ll be out on the lines in the next 24, 36 hours, and we’re very, very grateful.”
The local Latino community has also stepped up to help their fellow Angelenos. Nativo HLP, a Mexican restaurant in the Highland Park neighborhood, turned into a donation center, aiming to gather food and supplies for evacuation centers and mutual aid organizations. “It’s such an honor and a humbling experience to see us all rally together for the most vulnerable amongst us, and it’s just one of those moments where you just feel so proud to be part of LA and this community,” restaurant owner Corissa Hernandez tells ABC News.
Artists and musicians are also using their platforms to help those who need it most. Southern California-based band Fuerza Regida announced on social media that they had rented out a hotel for families that had been affected by the fires. “LA, we are here with you all during these challenging times,” the Regional Mexican performers wrote on Instagram.
If you also want to help those who have been affected by the fires in the LA area, check out this list of Wildfire relief initiatives. For those affected by the fires, check out updated list of resources for shelter, food, clothing, pet care, and more.
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, announced the arrival of 72 firefighters and emergency personnel from Mexico, which will help fight the wildfires in the LA area.
NEW: Firefighters from Mexico are en route to the #EatonFire — joining more than 10,000 personnel already on the ground.
California is deeply grateful for President @ClaudiaShein‘s support as we work to suppress the Los Angeles wildfires.
Our partnership and shared commitment…
— Governor Newsom (@CAgovernor) January 10, 2025
“This is what friends do. This is what relationships are all about,” Newsom said upon the arrival of the firefighters at LAX.
Firefighters from Mexico just arrived at LAX. They’ll be joining 14,000+ personnel already battling the #PalisadesFire.
California is immensely grateful to our neighbors’ support in the fight against the wildfires in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/qchedlXYK1
— Governor Newsom (@CAgovernor) January 11, 2025
The governor announced that they’ll be joining 14,000+ personnel already battling the destructive Palisades Fire, which has only been contained 14% as of Monday, January 13.
72 firefighters and emergency personnel have arrived from Mexico to help respond to the Los Angeles Fires.
Emergencies have no borders, and we are deeply grateful to President @Claudiashein for your unwavering support during one of California’s greatest times of need. pic.twitter.com/3voXpG9NYK
— Governor Newsom (@CAgovernor) January 12, 2025
▶️ “Es un orgullo contar con el apoyo de la presidenta, del canciller, de esta nueva administración […] Y esto es lo que hacen los amigos. De eso se tratan las relaciones. Amigos en necesidad que se ayudan mutuamente. Queremos estar ahí para el pueblo de México en tiempos de… pic.twitter.com/SjkmPIupia
— Relaciones Exteriores (@SRE_mx) January 12, 2025
The local Latino community has also stepped up to help their fellow angelenos, from restaurants to performers.
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Regional Mexican band Fuerza Regida announced on social media that they had rented out a hotel for families that had been affected by the fires.
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Sources: Gavin Newsom on X, Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Secretary on X, How the Latino community in Los Angeles is mobilizing to help support fire victims, Fuerza Regida on Instagram
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