Red Cross volunteers from across Central Florida head to California wildfires

Red Cross volunteers from across Central Florida are headed to California.

They plan to stay in southern California for around two weeks to help out as the devastating fires continue.

The group is set to fly out of Orlando International Airport and land in Los Angeles County.

Read: Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control and destroy homes across the Los Angeles area

The deadly fire outbreak has shocked the nation as at least five people have been killed and thousands of homes and businesses have been destroyed.

Wind and drought conditions have fueled multiple fires, that are still far from contained.

Read: Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers

Reports show the fires have caused around 130,000 people to evacuate.

The mass evacuations have led to gridlock and forced some to abandon their vehicles.

Read: Monstrous wildfires blanket Southern California with smoky air, threatening the health of millions

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