Jessica Yellin Instagram – These are the latest numbers provided by california Governor Gavin Newsom.
Fighting the fires:
14,000 Personnel
🪖 1,680 @TheCalGuard Members
🚒 1,668 Fire Engines, Water Tenders, & Dozers
🚁 71 Helicopters
The state also says California airborne fire teams are dropping 3,000 gallons—28,000 pounds—of fire retardant on the #PalisadesFire. Each drop covers a quarter-mile stretch at 60 feet wide! Refill airborne in under 20 minutes. @CAgovernor @POTUS @USNorthernCmd @yourpswforests @USNationalGuard @Cal_OES @CAL_FIRE
And 72 fire fighters from Mexico have also joined the efforts and are fighting the fire alongside US personnel. Canada has also sent multiple water scooping planes to fight the fires as well. | Posted on 13/Jan/2025 00:32:33
