LOS ANGELES residents living near to the devastating Palisades fire are being urged to avoid drinking the water over fears of parasites. Officials are battling against the terrifying wildfires which are continuing to spread through parts of California with another 1,000 troops being sent to tackle the blazes.
![[Another 1,000 California National Guard troops are being sent to tackle the wildfires]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/national-guard-member-sman-checkpoint-963221081.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Around 2,500 California National Guard members will soon be helping to extinguish the three remaining fires after governor Gavin Newsom announced the latest deployments. Over the past few days, more than 15,000 firefighters, highway officers and transportation teams have been supporting the firefight.
![[More than 15,000 firefighters, highway officers and transportation teams have been supporting the firefight]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/firefighter-battles-palisades-fire-burns-962834786_4a301e.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Many have helped on foot where as others have been tasked with using over 1,350 fire engines and 80 aircraft to pour water and fire retardant over the towering infernos. Governor Newsom said: "The men and women of the California National Guard have been on the ground since day one.
![[The Palisades fire has left carnage in its wake across several regions including the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/firefighters-structure-protection-mandeville-963221241.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
"Not only fighting fires, but also assisting with public safety efforts in communities devastated by these fires.". In another boost Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also offered to send 150 firefighters to combat the California wildfires. He said: "The situation there is extremely challenging, and Ukrainians can help Americans protect lives.".
It comes as 16 deaths have been confirmed so far due to the wildfires. Another 16 people are still missing with officials fearing the death toll could soon rise again. Several serious warnings are in place across neighborhoods in LA including evacuation notices.
![[An air tanker drops fire retardant at the Palisades Fire]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/image_7997b7.webp?strip=all&w=620)
