More than 15,000 people are helping fight fires in Southern California.
More than 15,000 people help fight the fires Southern California. Teams came from across the country – and even Mexico – to prevent further destruction. While they stay the course on the front line, others are now stepping up to the plate.
This is a comprehensive Southern California effort. The two most destructive fires in state history burn an area larger than the entire city of San Francisco.
Fox joined a few residents who are dedicated to making this difficult time easier for fire crews. fight the flames.
“We’re told some of these firefighters are drinking five or six a day,” said Santa Monica resident Dylan Jones.
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Eye drops are useful to first responders on the front lines. (Sunny Tsai/FOXBusiness)
Energy drinks are just one of the items firefighters need when battling flames.
Rosen and his friends grew up around the Palisades. When the fire broke out, they received a text from their firefighter friend explaining what they needed on the front lines.
“It’s crazy… it was just ‘take this, this and this,’ and [the outreach] took off,” said Evan Rosen, a Santa Monica resident.
So far, Rosen and his friends have raised about $10,000 to help meet the firefighters’ needs.
Residents brought lip balm, eye drops, baby wipes and lotion to first responders. (Sunny Tsai/FOXBusiness)
He and his friends continue to run daily to local stores and restaurants to buy lotion, sunscreen, painkillers and hot meals for national guards, firefighters, police, etc.
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“I’m just trying to do our part, trying to help them, help these firefighters. I mean, a lot of people are devastated. It’s a tough time…but the community is coming together as a city.” , said the Santa Monica resident. Ray Manicini.
Their efforts extend far beyond Santa Monica. The power of social media has extended their quest internationally.
Evan Rosen and his friends drop off their groceries and food items at a PCH command center. (Sunny Tsai/FOXBusiness)
“My cousin Aidan also shared one of my messages, and Venmo is not a thing they use in England, and they were all downloading the apps. Five or ten people sent us money. I I had friends from college who moved to Portugal, saying, “Hey, what can I do from afar?”
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The group says it will continue as long as the community is willing to help. Latest requests on the front lines include IV fluid, unscented Chapstick, sunscreen, energy drinks, facial wipes and hot, healthy meals.
