Mexico sends firefighters to help Los Angeles wildfire effort

Mexico City, January 13 (RHC)-- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sent a team of Mexican firefighters to Los Angeles. 

Laura Vázquez Alzúa, head of Mexico’s Civil Protection, told reporters:  “We will stay as long as necessary.  We will support in a spirit of solidarity and with all our experience and commitment to the people of California.”

Over the weekend, nearly 1,000 incarcerated firefighters had also been deployed to help fight the L.A. fires.   According to state officials, the incarcerated firefighters are paid a daily rate of between $5.80 to $10.24. 

Meanwhile, many wealthy residents in Los Angeles are hiring private firefighters who cost as much as $2,000 an hour to protect their property.

[ SOURCE: DEMOCRACY NOW ]