Albuquerque-based is deploying its firefighting planes to help combat ongoing fires in Los Angeles. "We dropped almost 300,000 gallons of retardant," said Joel Kerley. Thirteen aircraft are dumping suppressants on the Los Angeles fires,

As California continues to fight the wildfire fueled by high winds, a New Mexico team is there to help. “It’s an honor to be able to be a part of it and to show that we’re here,” said Nathan Miller, Wildland Superintendent for the City of Santa Fe and Strike Team leader.

As more firefighters arrived to battle the blazes in Southern California — including a strike team from New Mexico — rumors have spread about some firefighters being turned away.