BOISE, Idaho — In response to the devastating wildfires currently sweeping across Los Angeles County, Idaho will send five task forces to help protect communities threatened by the ongoing fires.
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The move comes in response to a request from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. In total, Idaho will send 104 firefighters and 25 fire engines to the Los Angeles area on Thursday morning. The task forces, which were coordinated by the Idaho Office of Emergency Management and the Idaho Fire Chiefs Association, hope to be in place on Friday.
IFCA president, Kirk Carpenter says the task forces are ready to "stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners to protect communities in harm's way."
"It is like driving through hell itself down here."
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Harrowing videos show the Palisades Fire ripping through neighborhoods, burning at least 1,000 structures and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
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As of this writing, 5 people have perished in the various fires ravaging Los Angeles County and 100,000 have been evacuated from their homes.
