American Red Cross volunteers in New Jersey are on their way to help people in southern California impacted by a series of wildfires.

Five fires are currently burning in the state. The fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles sparked on Tuesday, as the region was hit with Santa Ana winds gusting over 80 mph.

The most destructive fires have wreaked havoc in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. The Palisades fire alone has destroyed thousands of structures and burned more than 17,000 acres. At least five people have died.

Four New Jersey volunteers headed to California Thursday afternoon - three from Newark Liberty International Airport and one flying out of Philadelphia. They will help provide safe shelter, food, emotional support and health services.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says it is not planning on sending any additional resources to California yet.

"Santa Anna events are usually a short-term event - three or four days and when the wind subsides, they are usually able to start using aircraft again and usually able to get the upper hand on these events,” says David Achey, with the NJFFS.

Anyone who would like to assist the Red Cross in its efforts in California can visit the organization’s website for more information.