President Joe Biden went to the Santa Monica Fire Station No. 5 in California around 11 a.m. Pacific Time to receive a briefing from first responders and other officials about the Santa Ana wind-driven wildfires that hit Los Angeles, according to Elex Michelson. spoke. reported.
“This morning, the President was briefed by his team overnight on the latest status of the Palisades wildfire,” the White House announced, according to Deadline earlier Wednesday. “Soon, the President will be briefed by Cal Fire officials at the Santa Monica Fire Department about the Palisades wildfires. The President and First Lady will then depart Los Angeles, California, and return to the White House.”
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Breitbart News senior editor Joel Pollack, who had to evacuate his home because of the Pacific Palisades fire, captured Biden on video Wednesday on Marine One over Santa Monica.
The city is currently battling five wildfires. Including 3 major fires Officials say it has ravaged thousands of acres of land, destroyed more than 1,000 structures and killed two people.
On Tuesday night, Biden posted to X that he was “frequently briefed on the wildfires in West Los Angeles.”
“My team and I have been in contact with state and local officials to provide all necessary federal assistance to suppress the horrific Pacific Palisades Fire,” he wrote. “Earlier tonight, FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to assist affected areas and reimburse the State of California for immediate firefighting costs. My administration will do everything we can to support the response. We urge residents of Pacific Palisades and the greater Los Angeles area to remain vigilant and listen to local authorities.”
Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Los Angeles on Monday, before the wildfires started, CNN reported. reported. He was originally there to designate a new national monument in the Coachella Valley and to see his granddaughter, Naomi Biden Neal, who gave birth on Wednesday, he said. said USA Today. Biden's visit to the monument was canceled due to the wildfires.
Biden is reportedly scheduled to depart Los Angeles International Airport around 2:00 p.m. Pacific time. He is scheduled to deliver the eulogy at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral on Thursday at the National Cathedral, according to reports.
