Stephen Colbert started off the latest episode of “The Late Show” with some kind, if not silly, words for those fighting the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires as both Mexico and Canada have sent teams to help combat the natural disaster.
“Gracias, Mexico,” Colbert said on Monday as his studio audience applauded. The late night host then paused before adding, “And to Canada, gracias, eh? I don’t speak Canadian, but I’m very grateful.”
Canada has sent air tankers, which can deliver thousands of gallons of water, as well as dozens of its own firefighters to fight the flames. The country is also expected to send more personnel and equipment from Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, along with a team of senior technical staff members from British Columbia to help with more specialized roles.