Biden canceled Rome visit: Heating fights against Feuerinferno in L.A.

Biden canceled Rome visit: Heating fights against Feuerinferno in L.A.

Los Angeles, Kalifornien, USA - President Joe Biden canceled his upcoming trip to Rome today to concentrate on combating the devastating fires in California. The decision was made in view of the dramatic situation in Los Angeles, where more than 7,500 emergency services are in use and around 130,000 people had to be evacuated. The fires have placed over 1,000 buildings in rubble and ash and already led to a disaster declaration for the region. Biden originally wanted to stay in the Italian capital from 9th to 12th and talk to Pope Francis about global peace effort, such as the AP News

With the cancellation, the situation in California gives the highest priority, since federal funds are now available to help the victims of the fires. The funds for temporary accommodations, repairs of residential buildings and low -interest loans are available in order to cover the financial losses of those affected. This emergency requires comprehensive measures to support the population in the region, while biden focuses exclusively on combating the fires and their consequences.