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Thin, they are joining the fight against the fires. the situation is so desperate, the state is now asking volunteers to help dig fire lines. and these residents helped knock down flare-ups close to their homes with boots and shovels. >> everybody is so stretched thin around here right now. its just what we do. we protect our friends, everything. >> we all come together when we have to. >> reporter: the state is also mourning the death of three firefighters, when flames overtook their vehicle af...

>> reporter: some of the evacuees camped in a home depot parking lot. >> its so sad because i love where we live. i love the grandeur, the beauty, the wildlife. >> reporter: with resources stretched thin, about 200 active duty sources are joining the fight against the fires. the situation is so desperate the state is now asking volunteers to help dig fire lines. and these residents helped knock down flare ups close to their hopes with boots and shovels. >> everybody is so stretched thin around h...

Canada. two super scoopers from question beck helping in and out california. residents continue on their quest to cool off in dangerous rehot fire weather. >> paul vercammen joins us. i understand active duty soldiers are being called out to help with some of the fires? >> reporter: thats right. they will focus their attention on the northwest. they are coming from fort lewis mccord. they are ar tillary and infantry soldiers. there are so many fires and they are so spread out, this is how the so...

This plane dipping into the water to reload. while residents continued on their quest to cool off in dangerously hot fire weather. we are jioined now by paul. active duty soldiers are called to help with some of the fires? >> thats exactly right. anderson they will focus their attention on the northwest. they are artillery and infantry soldiers. national information fire center telling me there are so many fires and spread out. this is how the soldiers can help them. they will be trained briefly...