Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass The company rejected an offer from the New York Fire Department to help fight deadly wildfires sweeping through the Golden State, the New York Post reported.
As of Friday morning, California fires have destroyed more than 10,000 homes and buildings in the state Los Angeles region. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently agreed to pay for more firefighters after the state reported it was over capacity.
New York City Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker extended the offer in “recent days,” the report said. JetBlue agreed to pay the city for firefighters.
FDNY officials have offered to send aid to California amid the outbreak of deadly wildfires, according to the New York Post. (Luis C. Ribeiro for the New York Daily News via Getty Images)
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Mexico is sending crews to help contain the Eaton, California, fire. Gavin Newsom It was announced on Friday via X.
“California is extremely grateful for President @ClaudiaShein’s support as we work to crack down Los Angeles wildfiresNewsom wrote. “Our partnership and shared commitment to helping communities in need is greatly appreciated.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom, right, inspects damage from the Palisades Fire on Wednesday. (Jeff Gretchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
In a call with Fox News Digital on Friday afternoon, New York Defense Forces officials They said they would prepare a statement.
New reports claim that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has turned down an offer of help from the New York Fire Department. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
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However, minutes later, they responded with an email saying: “We are currently unable to confirm or comment on this.”
