Tucsonans are forced to evacuate homes and workplaces in Los Angeles as Tucson Fire, Golder Ranch Fire, and San Simon Fire are en route to assist first responders on the front lines of the Palisades fire that has killed five people.
With wind gusts reaching up to 100 miles per hour the fires raged all day Tuesday.
Tucson Fire was asked to head to Southern California as conditions remain challenging and dangerous for those working to contain the flames, the department announced on Wednesday.
National Weather Service reports show gusts of up to 30 miles per hour in Santa Monica, adding to the difficulty of fighting these fires.
Several Tucson natives residing in Los Angeles County have been affected by the wildfires.
Angel Guzman, who evacuated his Santa Monica home Tuesday evening, described the scene as “apocalyptic.”
“A tree did break right in front of our apartment building right before we left,” Guzman said. “When we were loading up our car, about 80% of our neighbors were as well, going to various hotels.”