Philadelphia Students Write Heartfelt Thank You Notes To Los Angeles Firefighters

CBS Philadelphia

January 23, 2025

The wildfires in Los Angeles, California, may be thousands of miles from Philadelphia, but the disaster hit close to the hearts of elementary students in Northeast Philadelphia.

When students at Franklin Towne Elementary learned of the heroic efforts of the L.A. Fire Department battling the catastrophic wildfires, they felt inspired to share their appreciation by hand-writing letters packed with admiration and curiosity.

"Thank you for saving people in California," one student wrote. "You are kind, helpful, and you are a hero."

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