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Texas sending firefighters, equipment to help fight California wildfires | Houston-area firefighters included
“Texans know all too well the devastation wildfires can cause to our communities, and our country is stronger when we come together in times of crisis,” Abbott said.
TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Emergency Management sending firefighters, emergency personnel, fire engines and equipment to help fight wildfires in California, according to a directive from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Abbott said in his announcement that the California Office of Emergency Services has asked for help responding to the devastating wildfires.
“Our hearts grieve with the entire Los Angeles community as they continue to respond to these destructive wildfires,” the governor said. “Texans know all too well the devastation wildfires can cause to our communities, and our country is stronger when we come together in times of crisis.”
According to Abbott, TDEM will deploy more than 135 firefighters and other personnel, as well as 45 fire engines, ambulances, command vehicles and other equipment.
Saturday morning, the Houston Fire Department shared that four of its Wildland firefighters are being deployed in a task force including personnel from Baytown, Conroe, Needham and Porter.
“Please keep these men and women in your thoughts as they bravely face this disaster,” HFD said in a post on X.
“I thank all the brave firefighters and first responders who are answering the call to help Californians in need as these fires continue to burn,” the governor said. “Cecilia and I pray for the victims who lost their lives and their families, the heroic men and women of CAL FIRE, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and the entire state of California during this difficult time.”