The Ukrainian president’s comments came as the death toll from the LA wildfires reached 24, and forecasters issued fresh warnings of dangerous weather, with the return of strong winds this week.
“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,” he said. He continued: “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.”
“Oh look of course the LA fire department donated a bunch of their supplies to Ukraine,” he said in a post on X, which shared an article from March 2022 about extra equipment being sent to help first responders in the war-torn country.
A person walks down a street in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire (Photo: John Locher/AP)A SoCal Gas employee looks at the destruction during aftermath of the Palisades Fire along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu (Photo: Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)Multiple wildfires fueled by intense Santa Ana Winds are still burning across Los Angeles County while some containment has been achieved (Photo: Apu Gomes/Getty Images)“This is one of the worst catastrophes in the history of our Country. They just can’t put out the fires. What’s wrong with them?” he posted on his Truth Social platform.
“I called for him to come out, take a look for himself. We want to do it in the spirit of an open hand, not a closed fist. He’s the president-elect,” he told NBC.
The most dangerous day will be Tuesday, said weather service meteorologist Rich Thompson.
Officials said most of the orders in the Palisades area were unlikely to be lifted before the red flag warnings expires on Wednesday evening.
LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said 70 additional water trucks have arrived to help firefighters fend off flames spread by renewed gusts.
Officials say they expect the death toll to increase as teams with cadaver dogs conduct systematic grid searches.
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