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Pentagon Deploys Helicopters to Aid California Wildfire Response

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Pentagon Deploys Helicopters to Aid California Wildfire Response

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  • The **Defense Department** is dispatching additional resources to aid California in combating extensive wildfires affecting **Los Angeles** and nearby areas.
  • **10 Navy helicopters** equipped with water buckets are being sent to support firefighting efforts, as stated by Pentagon deputy press secretary **Sabrina Singh**.
  • The **California National Guard** is augmenting its resources with two **Modular Airborne FireFighting Systems**, while the **Nevada National Guard** prepares two additional systems.
  • Singh emphasized that the Pentagon is closely coordinating with California's needs, though their ability to deploy assets is currently limited due to adverse conditions.
  • Recent wildfires, including the **Eaton Fire**, have tragically resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries in the region. President **Biden** visited California to meet with local firefighters.

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