L.A. fire captain who fought California wildfires to attend joint address to Congress
Palisades and Eaton fire survivors still need help. That's the message California Sen. Alex Padilla hopes to send to Congress next week at President Donald Trump's first joint address.
LOS ANGELES — Palisades and Eaton fire survivors still need help.
That's the message Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., hopes to send to Congress next week at first joint address of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Joining him at the address Tuesday will be union leader Frank Lima, a Los Angeles fire captain who helped defend the Pacific Palisades fire station when flames and scorching embers surrounded it on Jan. 7.
Attendees often bring guests who represent causes important to lawmakers.
"As President Trump outlines his priorities for our country, we want to make clear that Los Angeles County cannot be forgotten," Padilla said in a statement. "The community faces a long road to recovery and we need a fully staffed and supported firefighting workforce and federal support without conditions."
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