The Pentagon said Friday that two military C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with a firefighting system are now flying over Los Angeles and helping with efforts to put out the massive fires that have devastated the area.

Ten Navy helicopters are now being deployed to help fight wildfires in California, the Pentagon announced Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (U.S. Navy) WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is sending 10 Navy helicopters to help fight wildfires in California,

Fire departments from San Diego, Poway, Chula Vista, Carlsbad and National City have sent crews to Los Angeles to combat the major fires that have devastated many lives.

Local fire crews from San Diego, Poway, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, and National City have already contributed to the fight against those fires, according to the San Diego Fire Department.