Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is ready to help “American neighbors” extinguish fires in Los Angeles despite Donald Trump’s attacks

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered help to “our American neighbors” in the wake of the so-called devastating fires in Los Angelesdespite repeated attacks from US President-elect Donald Trump, including threats make Canada ’51. “American state”.

In a tweet Thursday morning, Trudeau, who announced his decision to resign as prime minister and leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party on Monday, he said his country is no stranger to wildfires, adding that “California has always supported our Canadian firefighters.”

In 2023 Canada has seen record wildfireswhich affected all 13 provinces and territories of the country.

A total of 6,551 fires burned 184,961 square kilometers, or about 5 percent of Canada’s total forest area. At least eight firefighters died and more than 232,000 people were displaced.

“Canadian water bombers are already in action on the front lines. We are ready to provide more resources to our American neighbors,” he added.

Since Thursday, six out-of-control wildfires have raged across Los Angeles and neighboring Ventura County, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. So far, at least five people have died and nearly 140,000 others have been forced to evacuate their homes.

A sixth fire, dubbed the Sunset fire, broke out Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills, home to the iconic Hollywood sign.

In addition to the Hollywood sign, the Sunset fire is also threatening the Dolby Theater, where the Academy Awards are held every year. Other Los Angeles landmarks, including the Hollywood Bowl outdoor amphitheater and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, are also at risk.

The Palisades fire, which first broke out on Tuesday, was considered the most destructive in Los Angeles history.

Meanwhile, Trudeau’s offer to help fight the Los Angeles wildfires came a day after Trump, who is scheduled to return to the White House on Jan. 20, threatened that he might use “economic force” to Canada 51st American state.

Trump has been toying with the idea of ​​a merger since he met Trudeau after winning the election on November 5, 2024. He has also mentioned it in several social media posts, and in some he has also referred to the prime minister as “Governor Trudeau”.

Asked by reporters at a press conference Tuesday whether he would use military action to advance his idea of ​​incorporating Canada into the United States, Trump replied: “No, economic force. Because Canada and the US would be really something.”

Last November the next American president announced that he plans to impose a 25% customs duties on Canadian and Mexican goods once he takes office unless both nations address the flow of migrants and drugs into the US.