Central Illinois has its eyes on the deadly fires in Southern California ravaging homes and buildings. The American Red Cross in central Illinois has thousands of volunteers standing by ready to head out west.

An American Red Cross Illinois volunteer in Los Angeles describes her experience helping victims of the Eaton fire in Pasadena. They arrived in California Saturday, but already had some tough conversations with victims who have lost their homes.

As wildfires continue to hit California, the Illinois American Red Cross is stepping in to assist people in need. The regional communications manager said with hundreds of volunteers working, their goal is to provide food,