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Fire trucks from Arizona did not have to undergo emissions testing prior to supporting crews fighting wildfires in Los Angeles. As a part of CAL FIRE protocol, these vehicles are subject to routine maintenance checks after long drives. Emissions tests are not a part of this inspection.
Arizona has sent dozens of trucks and around 150 firefighters to help contain fires in Los Angeles since January 8. Resources and crews from the federal government and other neighboring states have also been deployed to help. Equipment and personnel from Canada and Mexico are also supporting the efforts. The fires have killed at least 24 people and destroyed thousands of properties.
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Sources
- CAL FIRE X Account, Jan. 14, 2025 Status
- CAL FIRE Facebook Account, Jan. 11, 2025 Status
- Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Account, Jan. 13, 2025 Status
- Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Account, Jan. 9, 2025 Status
- Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, Governor Newsom welcomes firefighters from Mexico to boost firefighting capacity
- The White House, FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Support Life-Saving Wildfire Response Efforts in California
- Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, More than 7,500 firefighting, emergency personnel deployed to fight unprecedented Los Angeles fires
- CAL FIRE, Current Emergency Incidents
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