Correction: Mexico’s Official Response to LA Wildfires

Correction: Mexico’s Official Response to LA Wildfires
Credit: Gov. Newsom

Correction

An earlier report contained inaccuracies regarding Mexico’s involvement in the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles. This report has since been taken down.

Our commitment to journalistic integrity requires us to correct the record. The previous article misrepresented when President Sheinbaum sent Mexican firefighters to Los Angeles, and we regret the error. Accuracy is our priority, and this mistake does not reflect our standards. The following article provides the correct details, based on official statements from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Mexico’s Government.

Mexico Sends Firefighters to Los Angeles as Wildfires Rage

Fires consuming large swaths of Los Angeles County have drawn reinforcements from across borders. Mexico has dispatched a specialized team to bolster efforts to contain the blazes.

Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed the arrival of 72 Mexican specialists on January 11, 2025, including forest fire combatants from the National Forestry Commission (Conafor), emergency responders from the National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC), and military personnel from the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena). The delegation also includes representatives from Mexico’s Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE).

Emergencies have no borders – we are deeply grateful to our neighbors in Mexico for their unwavering support during one of our greatest times of need,” Gov. Newson said in an official statement. “Thank you to President Claudia Sheinbaum for lending the best of the best.”

The Fight Against the Flames

The incoming teams will focus on clearing vegetation around active fire zones to slow the spread. Their expertise adds to California’s aggressive response, which includes firefighters, National Guard troops, highway patrol officers, and transport crews. The collaboration underscores the necessity of cross-border partnerships in the face of disasters that transcend national lines.

The situation remains volatile. Five major fires continue to burn across the region, including the Eaton Fire, which has consumed nearly 14,000 acres and remains uncontained. The Pacific Palisades fire, stretching across more than 8,000 acres, has seen limited progress in containment.

Emergency Response Measures

Governor Newsom has taken additional steps to aid recovery efforts. Facing criticism over hydrant failures and logistical challenges, he signed an executive order suspending certain environmental and coastal regulations to accelerate rebuilding efforts. The measure also strengthens protections against price gouging in construction materials, storage services, and other essential goods.

Residents and business owners affected by the fires in Los Angeles County can seek disaster assistance through FEMA. Support is available online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone at 800-621-3362, or via the FEMA mobile app. Services are provided in over 40 languages.

Thank you, Mexico, for showing the world what solidarity looks like.

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