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.

Following days of devastating damage from wildfires in LA, California officials are asking for help from neighboring states — and Washington firefighters are answering the call.