ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly of Pakistan, the lower house of the Parliament on Monday passed a resolution expressing solidarity with the victims of the Los Angeles fire and their families.
The resolution expressed heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the devastating fire.
Member of the National Assembly, Naveed Aamir Jeeva moved the resolution that said “We stand in solidarity with the people of Los Angeles.”
It said the devastating fire in Los Angeles has caused immense damage to property, displaced countless families, and led to the tragic loss of lives and livelihoods; we, as a global community, recognise that in times of tragedy, it is our shared humanity that binds us together and it is our collective responsibility to offer support and stand by the affected people of Los Angeles during this time of hardship.
The resolution called upon global and local organisations, as well as individuals, to come together in the spirit of humanity to aid in the recovery, rebuilding and healing of Los Angeles, ensuring that no one is left behind in this time of crisis.
Los Angeles millionaires spend $2,000 per hour to combat wildfires
Los Angeles millionaires pay $2,000 per hour for private firefighters as the overwhelmed city abandons a neighbourhood to the flames.
According to the New York Post, private fire protection firms often contract with state and local governments to help battle wildfires but in recent years California’s fire companies have begun offering “on call” services, ready to show up with their own water supplies, hoses, trucks, fire-quenching chemicals, and other industrial-grade equipment.
Fire emergency
Others simply want to find out if their houses have survived. But Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said Sunday that gusting winds forecast this week mean the fire emergency is far from over.
“They can’t go home, simply because it’s not safe,” he told a press conference.
“It’s our collective priority… to be able to get residents back in their homes just as quickly as possible.
California wildfires destroy homes of Hollywood celebrities
Devastating wildfires that started on Wednesday in the Hollywood Hills have affected several luxury houses, including those belonging to prominent celebrities.
The latest official death toll from the deadly blazes stood at 24 but was expected to rise as search teams with dogs go house to house.