Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass turned down an offer from the New York Fire Department to help fight the deadly wildfires that have engulfed the Golden State, the New York Post reported.
As of Friday morning, wildfires in California have burned more than 10,000 homes and buildings in the Los Angeles territory. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently agreed to pay for additional firefighters after the state reported they were over capacity.
New York City Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker extended the offer “in the last few days,” according to the report. JetBlue agreed to pay to transport the firefighters to the city.
FDNY officials have offered to send aid to California amid deadly wildfires, the New York Post reports. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Daily News via Getty Images)
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Mexico is sending crews to help contain the wildfires in Eaton, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom published on Friday via X.
“California is deeply grateful for President @ClaudiaShein’s support as we work to contain it Wildfires in Los AngelesNewsom wrote. “Our partnership and shared commitment to helping communities in need is greatly appreciated.”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, right, surveys damage from the Palisades fire on Wednesday. (Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
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Speaking to Fox News Digital on Friday afternoon, FDNY officials said they would prepare a statement.
New reports claim that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has turned down an offer of help from the Fire Department of New York. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
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However, a few minutes later, they responded with an email saying, “We cannot confirm or comment on this at this time.”
