Firefighters in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, revealing limitations in local water systems designed to supply neighborhoods.

A group of New Mexico firefighters left Thursday morning to head to California to help battle a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area.

Several states have responded to calls for help, sending fire crews to California to combat wildfires in Los Angeles. Firefighters from neighboring states are already on the ground helping to contain the growing blaze.

Members of the Red Cross from Oregon and Southwest Washington will fly out of Portland International Airport on Thursday to offer support as members in California set up shelters to assist people who were forced to flee their homes.