Mexico sends firefighters to fight devastating Los Angeles fires

As the flames continue to ravage Los AngelesMexico announced Saturday that it had sent firefighters to help.

In a social media post, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said the group left Saturday morning.

“We are a generous and united country,” she wrote.

“You carry with you the courage and the heart of Mexico.”

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Friday, the Wildfires in British Columbia Service announced it is deploying a leadership team to help fight the Los Angeles wildfires, at the request of the California Fire Department.

Prime Minister David Eby confirmed the deployment in a social media post, adding that the team would “depart imminently”.

“We are also working to send ground teams as part of a national response,” Eby said.

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“California has been there for us, we will be there for them. That’s what good neighbors do.

Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle blazes in Los Angeles, where 11 people have been confirmed killed.

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