The Daily Populous Tuesday January 14th, 2025 evening edition
Authored by cbsnews.com and submitted by ChiefFun

In the wake of multiple wildfires that have torched tens of thousands of acres and, authorities say, left at least two dozen dead in Los Angeles County, local firefighters and first responders have received support from across the world.

While crews of firefighters arrived from Mexico over the weekend to assist local crews in containing the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire, both still raging in different parts of the county, and other crews from Canada were said to be en route, the United States received an offer of support from Eastern Europe.

"Today, I instructed Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs and our diplomats to prepare for the possible participation of our rescuers in combating the wildfires in California," said a message shared by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy on X. "The situation there is extremely difficult, and Ukrainians can help Americans save lives. This is currently being coordinated, and we have offered our assistance to the American side through the relevant channels. 150 of our firefighters are already prepared."

Nearly 1,500 members of the California National Guard have already been deployed to Los Angeles to assist local law enforcement with curfew enforcement to limit looting concerns. They took to X on Sunday to address Zelenskyy's offer.

"Ukraine's offer of support to California during these devastating wildfires is nothing short of extraordinary," said a post on X. "President Zelenskyy's leadership and the preparation of 150 Ukrainian firefighters are a testament to the power of global partnerships. @TheCalGuard is proud of our 30+ years of working with Ukraine through the State Partnership Program. Together, we stand stronger."

Though crews have begun making progress on the duo of fires, yet another powerful windstorm closing in on the area has raised concerns high over the flames intensifying — or new fires breaking out.

Thousands of reinforcements have come to Southern California to join the firefight from throughout the western United States, including crews from New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Arizona and Washington.

Moosetappropriate on January 13rd, 2025 at 19:41 UTC »

What a master move. Little Ukraine, after being bullied and threatened by Trump still holds out its hand to support the now bullied and threatened California.

kodemizerMob on January 13rd, 2025 at 18:45 UTC »

Good solidarity from one ally to another.

pblack476 on January 13rd, 2025 at 18:32 UTC »

Boss level international politics move.