Locals step up to support the front lines battling wildfires in Southern California

More than 15,000 people are helping to put out the fires Southern California. Crews have come from all over the country and even Mexico to prevent further devastation.While they keep it on the front lines, others are now stepping up to take the field.

It’s an all-hand deck in Southern California devastating fires An area larger than the entire city of San Francisco is burning in the state’s history.

Fox celebrated with several locals who are dedicated to making this difficult time easier for firefighters fighting fire.

“We’ve been told that some of these firefighters drink five to six of these a day,” said Santa Monica resident Dylan Jones.

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Eye drops are useful to first responders on the front lines. (Sunny Tsai/FOXBusiness)

Energy drinks are just one of the supplies firefighters need when they are facing a fire.

Rosen and his friends grew up around the Palisades.When the fire started, they got a message from a firefighter friend about what they needed on the front lines.

“It’s crazy… it’s just ‘take this, this and this’ and [the outreach] flew,” said Santa Monica resident Evan Rosen.

So far, Rosen and his friends have raised nearly $10,000 to help the firefighters.

Locals bring pencils, eye drops, baby wipes and lotions to first responders. (Sunny Tsai/FOXBusiness)

She and her friends continue to make daily runs to local stores and restaurants for lotions, sunscreen, pain relievers and hot meals for national guard, fire, police, etc.

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“Just trying to do our part, trying to help these firefighters. I mean, it’s a tough time … but the community is coming together,” said Santa Monica resident Ray Manicini.

Their efforts go far beyond Santa Monica, and the power of social media has taken their quest internationally.

Evan Rosen and his friends drop off their groceries and food at the PCH command center. (Sunny Tsai/FOXBusiness)

“My cousin Aidan shared one of my posts, and Venmo isn’t what they use in England. We sent money with five or ten of us. I had friends from college who moved there saying: “hey what can i do remotely?” said Jones.

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The group says they will continue to operate as long as the community is willing to help. Recent frontline requests include liquid IVs, unscented Chapstick, sunscreen, energy drinks, face wipes and hot, healthy meals.