Both the Phoenix Fire Department and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management are deploying personnel and sending equipment.

PHOENIX — Fast-moving wildfires fueled by winds have forced countless Los Angeles residents to evacuate over the past few days. Firefighters from Arizona joined the hundreds of firefighters working to contain the California fires. Around 80 firefighters from Arizona were sent to the state as the fires continue to burn.

Fires began Tuesday afternoon as high-speed winds, known as the Santa Ana winds, quickly spread flames from a small fire into Pacific Palisades.

Arizona has emergency wildfire plans that are adjusted county-by-county to prevent catastrophic events like the ones seen in California. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more.

Arizona firefighters are on the front lines in California, battling the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. If you're looking to help too, there are several ways that you can give aid to people impacted by the fires.

Arizonans are stepping up to help California as it battles multiple destructive wildfires that have scorched thousands of acres, destroyed thousands of buildings, and left multiple people dead.

Local organizations are helping the victims of the California wildfire - including the One Step Wild Burros and Mustang Rescue. They're collecting donations and helping evacuees who need a place to bring livestock.