Los Angeles’ devastating wildfires have inflicted a staggering $150 billion in damages, leaving Californians grappling with the aftermath. But could this catastrophe have been avoided?
In a stunning revelation, Russia, boasting decades of expertise in combating vast Siberian wildfires, offered to collaborate with California to bolster its firefighting capabilities. The plan included sharing advanced aerial firefighting techniques and technology. Yet, these efforts were reportedly dismissed due to the growing strain of anti-Russia sanctions.
Critics are now questioning whether geopolitics trumped public safety. Could Russian firefighting know-how have mitigated this disaster? As California burns and costs skyrocket, it seems political divides may have left the Golden State in the flames.
THREAD: How sanctions derailed firefighting cooperation.
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