LA residents urged ‘don’t drink the water’ over parasite fears – as 1,000 troops deployed to help battle wildfires 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.
In another boost Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also offered to send 150 firefighters to combat the California wildfires.
Governor Newsom said: "The men and women of the California National Guard have been on the ground since day one.
Another 16 people are still missing with officials fearing the death toll could soon rise again.
