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LOS ANGELES – Firefighters all the way from the Evergreen State have made their way down to California to help battle massive wildfires in Los Angeles County. Additionally Seattle Humane is taking in dozens of shelter animals from Los Angeles to help free up resources in Southern California.

More than 220 firefighters from 11 local fire strike teams in Washington made the trek down to California starting earlier this week and finally arrived Friday night.

The state’s emergency management division is sending 55 fire engines and 13 command vehicles, along with 10 engines and 35 personnel from the state’s Department of Natural Resources.

Eastside Fire and Rescue crews spent 36 hours on the road and immediately got to work with an order to evacuate 7,000 residents upon arrival, according to a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Gov. Jay Inslee issued the following statement this week on Washington’s efforts to aid Californians:

“As wildfires ravage parts of Southern California, our thoughts are with those affected by this devastating disaster. The destruction has been immense, and the brave men and women on the front lines are putting their lives at risk to protect communities and save lives.

“I have been in touch with Governor Newsom and have assured him that Washington stands ready to do whatever we can to assist in this crisis. I want to express my deepest gratitude to the dedicated firefighters and first responders from Washington state who have volunteered to assist in the fight against these fires. Their selflessness and commitment to helping others, regardless of state lines, is a testament to the strength of our shared values and the spirit of service that defines us.

“Washington’s fire crews are some of the best around, and I have no doubt their expertise and tireless efforts will make a real difference in the lives of those affected. To all of our firefighters, their families, and their support teams—thank you for your unwavering dedication to keeping people safe. We stand with you and with the people of California during this difficult time.”

The growing list of departments and teams in Washington sending crews, vehicles, and supplies are as follows:

  • Bainbridge Island Fire Dept,
  • Benton County Fire Dist 1
  • Benton County Fire Dist 4
  • Camano Island Fire & Rescue (Island County FD)
  • Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
  • Central Mason Fire & EMS
  • Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue
  • Chelan Fire and Rescue
  • City of Bothell Fire Dept
  • City of Brementon Fire Dept
  • City of Walla Walla FD
  • Clark County Fire Dist 10
  • Clark County Fire Dist 3
  • Clark Cowlitz Fire Rescue
  • Cowlitz County Fires District 1
  • Dupont Fire Department
  • East Pierce Fire & Rescue
  • Eastside Fire & Rescue
  • Hoquiam Fire Dept
  • King County Fire Dist 27
  • Kittitas County Fire Dist 7
  • Lewis County Fire Dist 5
  • North County Fire – EMS
  • North Kitsap Fire and Rescue
  • Pasco Fire Dept
  • Pierce County Fire Dist 16
  • Poulso Fire Dept
  • Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
  • Redmond Fire Dept
  • Seattle Fire Dept
  • Shoreline Fire Dept
  • Sky Valley Fire (Sno. Fire Dist. 26)
  • Snohomish County Fire Dist 15
  • Snohomish County Fire Dist 16
  • Snohomish County Fire Dist 21
  • Snohomish County Fire Dist 22
  • Snohomish County Fire Dist 4
  • Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue
  • South County Fire
  • South King Fire and Rescue
  • South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
  • South Whatcom Fire Authority
  • Thurston Co FD 12 / S Thurston Fire & EMS
  • Thurston County Fire Dist 9
  • Valley Regional Fire Auth
  • Walla Walla County Fire Dist 4
  • Walla Walla County Fire Dist 5
  • Wenatchee Valley Fire Dept
  • West Thurston Fire
  • West Klickitat Regional Fire Authority
  • Kittitas County Fire And Rescue
  • Walla Walla County Fire Dist 8
  • West Benton Fire Rescue