Firefighters from Mexico arrive in LA to aid in fight against wildfires [Video]

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. — As crews continue to battle the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Saturday the arrival of 72 firefighters and disaster relief workers from Mexico. 

Crews from Mexico’s National Forestry Commission and Ministry of Defense are joining the ongoing firefighting efforts. In a press release, Newsom expressed deep gratitude to Mexico for sending resources to Los Angeles. 

“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,” Newsom said. “Thank you to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo for lending the best of the best.” 

The Mexican fire crews will work alongside with 14,000 personnel already on the front lines of the ongoing battle against the ravaging fires. 

As of Saturday afternoon, wildfires in the Los …