Washington state sends firefighters, engines to help battle LA fires

Five people have died and thousands of homes have burned in wildfires sweeping across the Los Angeles area. 

Five separate fires are burning in the county - the Palisades fire, Eaton fire, Hurst fire, Lidia and Sunset fires. The Palisades and Eaton Fires are some of the most destructive in the region’s history. 

Local resources are stretched thin – but some help is on the way from Washington. 

Dozens of engines and more than 100 firefighters from local agencies have committed to travel to help battle the blazes in L.A.

Many are already on their way. 

Guests:

• Ben Peeler, Assistant Chief for Clark Cowlitz Fire Rescue

• Hilary Franz, Washington state's Public Lands Commissioner. She heads the Department of Natural Resources, which is also sending engines to Southern California 

Relevant links:

• What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles area fires - AP

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