Representative Chu takes his peers on a tour of the devastation of the Eaton Fire in California

Members of Congress from California toured the ruins on Saturday Altadena and north Pasadena caused by the still raging Eaton fire.

Representative Judy Chu, whose congressional district includes the communities most affected by the Eaton Fire Los Angeles County took members of Congress from California on a tour of the devastated neighborhoods and streets.

Cal Fire reported Saturday night that the Eaton fire had spread to more than 14,100 acres with 15% containment. About 7,000 buildings were burned.

The charred shell of the Altadena Community Church in Altadena, California after a fire. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

EXPERT POWER GRID TROUBLE GROWS AHEAD OF LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES

“I am very grateful to my colleagues Congress from California who were able to drop everything and demonstrate to Los Angeles County and the nation that we stand behind each other as Californians,” Chu wrote in a statement released after the tour.

Pasadena Police Department and City Pasadena officials talked with the members about the ongoing fire prevention and disaster relief work.

The charred shell of the Altadena Community Church in Altadena, California, after it was destroyed by the Eaton Fire this week. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

“Pasadena officials explained to my colleagues how difficult the rebuilding process would be and the massive support they would need from the federal government to be successful,” Chu wrote. “They also pointed out how many black families who sought refuge from segregation and redlining in Altadena and parts of Pasadena County lost entire generations of wealth they had successfully built. My colleagues then witnessed the complete destruction of streets, neighborhoods, and community institutions. . . .

LA MOM CONFUSED ON RESPONSE TO NEWSOM’S FLYING WILDLIFE FIRE

Damage calculations and economic loss That rose to $135 billion on Thursday, according to AccuWeather, a private company that provides information on weather and its effects.

Chu said he looks forward to working with his colleagues to secure the disaster relief funding needed for recovery and reconstruction.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN FOX CORP TO HELP VICTIMS OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

He added that he would introduce the bill “to prevent such tragedies from happening again.”

The charred shell of the Altadena Community Church in Altadena, California after a fire. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

“Partnerships at every level of government are absolutely critical to successfully responding to natural disasters and providing immediate and long-term assistance to those who have lost loved ones or are returning home or to work with nothing,” Chu wrote. “Victims of the wildfires in Southern California will rely on Congress for emergency disaster appropriations on a bipartisan basis to support long-term recovery efforts. … We have a long road ahead of us, but as in every other part of America, Californians will continue to support the disaster that will give us the opportunity to rebuild.” they deserve to be raised”.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Members of Congress include: Rep. Chairman of the House Democratic Task Force. Pete Aguilar (CA-33); House Financial Services Ranking Member Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43); Rep. Linda Sanchez (CA-38); Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35); Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34); Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37); and Rep. Luz Rivas (CA-29).