Arizona’s leaders called on their fellow citizens to keep firefighters in their prayers as they head to California to assist in battling the out-of-control fires.
On Wednesday, leaders announced that both Phoenix and Tucson firefighters had been called on to help fight the “devastating blazes in Los Angeles.
🚨 Tucson Fire’s Brush 22 is heading to California to support firefighting efforts.
This Type 3 engine, staffed with 4 firefighters, is ready to tackle wildfires in rural areas. They won’t know their assignment until arrival and could be deployed for up to two weeks.
Wildland… pic.twitter.com/WRmeBWUqzJ— Tucson Fire Department (@TucsonFireDept) January 8, 2025
“When others run from danger, our first responders run toward it. I am so proud of Arizona’s firefighters,” tweeted Congressman Abe Hamadeh. “Please join me in keeping them in our prayers as they join the fight in California to battle these wildfires.”
When others run from danger, our first responders run toward it. I am so proud of Arizona’s firefighters. Please join me in keeping them in our prayers as they join the fight in California to battle these wildfires.
— Abe Hamadeh (@AbrahamHamadeh) January 8, 2025
“Thank you @TucsonFireDept. Laura and I pray for your safe return and all those impacted by the fires in California. ,” tweeted Congressman Juan Ciscomani.
Thank you @TucsonFireDept. Laura and I pray for your safe return and all those impacted by the fires in California. 🙏
— Juan Ciscomani (@JuanCiscomani) January 9, 2025
“Grateful for the bravery of Arizona firefighters as they head to Southern California to support first responders and help keep communities safe,” tweeted Senator Ruben Gallego. “Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this disaster.”
According to AP, the Eaton Fire has scorched at least 15,832 acres, “the Palisades Fire has burned more than 10,600 acres, while a newer fire, dubbed the Hurst Fire, has grown to more than 500 acres in less than 18 hours.”
All three fires are 0% contained. California officials say this is the first time two wildfires have burned through more than 5,000 acres individually in January, reports AP.
