California Governor Gavin Newsom has called in to deploy the California National Guard to support efforts to contain multiple blazes, including the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, and Hurst Fire.
Newsom shared a statement on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “Joining pre-positioned personnel and assets, the Governor deployed the California National Guard personnel to assist in responding to the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, and Hurst Fire,” the post read.
Cal Fire reported that one of its crews endured a grueling 24-hour shift battling the blazes before finally pulling into an incident command post Wednesday morning.
“Fortunately, everyone is healthy,” the agency said. “They say it was an incredibly tough firefight with unrelenting winds.”
The wildfires have already forced thousands to evacuate their homes, with flames consuming vast areas of land and threatening residential neighborhoods.
In Pacific Palisades alone, the fire has grown to over 3,000 acres, destroying property and leaving residents scrambling to find safety.
Winds have reached speeds of up to 65 miles per hour in some areas, sending embers flying and igniting new hotspots.
In addition to manpower, the state has mobilized air support, including water-dropping helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, to combat the flames from above.
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