DOD Assisting to Combat So-Cal Wildfires
8 January, 2025
Washington, D.C. – The Department of Defense (DOD) is providing assistance to combat the wildfires currently raging in Southern California. Wildfires have been burning across the region for several days, and have already caused significant damage and forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
The DOD is providing a variety of assets to help fight the fires, including aircraft, ground troops, and equipment. The California National Guard has been activated, and is working alongside other state and federal agencies to combat the blazes.
The DOD’s support includes:
- Aircraft: The DOD has deployed several aircraft to the region, including firefighting aircraft, water tankers, and reconnaissance aircraft. These aircraft are being used to drop water and fire retardant on the blazes, and to provide aerial surveillance of the fire area.
- Ground troops: The DOD has deployed over 1,000 ground troops to the region. These troops are assisting with firefighting efforts, including cutting firebreaks, constructing fire lines, and evacuating civilians.
- Equipment: The DOD has also provided a variety of equipment to the region, including bulldozers, water pumps, and generators. This equipment is being used to help firefighters fight the blazes and to support the evacuation effort.
The DOD’s support is part of a larger federal effort to combat the wildfires. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared a major disaster in the region, and is providing financial assistance to state and local governments. The Department of Homeland Security is also providing assistance, including deploying search and rescue teams and providing security for evacuation centers.
The wildfires are expected to continue burning for several days. The DOD will continue to provide assistance as needed, and will work with other federal, state, and local agencies to combat the blazes and to provide support to those affected.
For more information, please contact: DOD Press Operations (703) 697-5131 media@dod.mil
DOD Assisting to Combat So-Cal Wildfires
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