The people in charge don’t believe that California safety checks “delayed” Oregon fire trucks that were trying to fight the flames in Los Angeles.
Facebook users said that Oregon sent fire cars to Southern California to help fight wildfires, but they were being held up while they had to pass emissions tests. Some said the fire trucks were turned down because they didn’t meet environmental guidelines. The rumors were quickly shot down by officials in California and Oregon, who said that the cars only got short safety checks.
“We sent 75 fire trucks. It’s not true what you said about our teams not being able to go to California. An answer to a comment that has since been removed from the X account for the Oregon State Fire Marshal said, “Our teams got here yesterday and are working around the clock to help our neighbors.”
“This is not true. “Being brave, Oregon sent some of their best firefighters and equipment to California to fight these fires. They have all been here for days,” Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said, likely in response to the deleted statement. “To say otherwise is not only incorrect, it’s offensive to the brave men and women who are fighting on the frontlines right now.”
It was also made clear by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection that no cars had been turned away. These checks, which are normal for any heavy-duty firefighting vehicle, were done on the vehicles to make sure they didn’t need any more maintenance.
“Safety is still our top priority, even as firefighters come from out of state to help with the ongoing firefight.” “Because these heavy-duty vehicles have to travel long distances and sometimes arrive with parts that are worn out or not up to standards, we are committed to making sure they are safe before they are sent to the front lines,” Cal Fire said.
OSFM Agency Administrator Ian Yocum said that the safety checks had to be done before the fires could be put out.
“The safety check process for the vehicles was very important for our teams.” “Safety has to be our top priority when we’re moving this much gear and firefighters,” he said. “The strike teams in Oregon are driven, dedicated, and eager to go to the front lines and help where they are needed.”
Cal Fire said that, with a few exceptions, most of the repairs that were needed were done the same day as the check.
“There were no emissions or SMOG tests.” “Except for a few that needed parts, all repairs were done the same day, and the turnaround time was early the next day,” it said.
On Sunday, Newsom signed an executive order to try to speed up the recovery process for people. The move had nothing to do with any rules about fighting fires.
With 16 deaths on Sunday, the number of people killed in the CA wildfires has now reached 16. It looks like this fire will be the worst blaze in U.S. history.
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