When asked by reporters at a task force meeting at the White House if there would be an increase in casualties, President Biden said it was highly likely.
President Biden says the exact size is unknown, but there are still many missing people and we don't know where they are, and that although he prays no, there could be more casualties.
So far, authorities have counted 10 deaths, but it is expected that the exact number of deaths will be known only when they enter the affected areas that have not yet been extinguished and investigate them.
President Biden explained that the Department of Defense is doing its best to take advantage of the chaos at the site, saying that he sent more police and troops to the looting.
At the same time, he said he was briefing new Trump administration officials on what to do, and unfortunately, he confirmed that climate change is real and has seen devastating effects over the past four years.
"I want the next administration to acknowledge that we have considerable experience in this matter," he said, adding that we have done a really good job and I pray that they will stay focused.
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