FDNY Assistance Rejected by LA Mayor Bass; Newsom Accepts Help from Mexican Crews

Mexico's aid has left Newsom feeling 'extremely thankful'.

The New York Fire Department offered assistance to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in combating the wildfires ravaging California, but she turned it down, according to the New York Post.

In the Los Angeles area, over 10,000 homes and buildings have been burned by the California fires as of Friday morning. Due to the state's exceeding capacity, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has agreed to cover the cost of additional firefighters.

In recent days, New York City Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker extended an offer to JetBlue to pay for the fares of firefighters traveling to the city. JetBlue agreed to the offer.

FDNY Firefighters — FDNY officials offered to send help to California amidst an outburst of deadly wildfires, according to the New York Post. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Daily News via Getty Images)

On Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared that Mexico is deploying teams to assist in managing the Eaton Fire.

""President @ClaudiaShein's support for suppressing the Los Angeles wildfires is deeply appreciated by California, as our partnership and shared commitment to helping communities in need is greatly valued," wrote Newsom."

Gavin Newsom surveying fire damage — California Gov. Gavin Newsom, right, surveys damage from the Palisades Fire on Wednesday. (Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)

FDNY officials announced they would prepare a statement during a call with Planet Chronicle Digital on Friday afternoon.

New reports claim Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass rejected an offer of assistance from the New York Fire Department. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

They responded with an email stating that they are unable to confirm or comment on the matter.

by Alexandra Koch 1/10/2025, 11:10:48 PM

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