Oklahomans Survive Deadly Los Angeles County Wildfires

Some Oklahomans are dangerously close to deadly wildfires burning in Los Angeles County. News 9's Jennifer Pierce's son and cousin live in Pasadena where the Eaton fire has forced many residents out of their homes.

“It’s history right now, they said it’s the biggest fire since the 60s,” said Anthony Pierce, Pasadena resident. “So yeah, it’s definitely a crazy experience out here.”

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A wildfire of immense proportions. A new experience for two Oklahomans now living in Pasadena, California.

“We are right on the edge of the evacuation,” said Tyler Coffman, Pasadena resident.

The Eaton fire rages within the evacuation warning zone only miles from their home. Tyler Coffman and Anthony Pierce left their home Tuesday night only to run into more chaos.

“Traffic was backed up and it seemed like we were driving into even more danger,” said Coffman. “There were car wrecks and we were on a dead stop on the highway,”

The wind blew flames close to the highway.

“People wanted to watch the fire on the highway,” said Pierce. “The whole shoulder was engulfed in flames.”

They returned home after learning the fires were moving northeast of them, but said the conditions outside were almost unbearable.

“The whole sky was pink, you couldn’t breathe. I had soot coming out of my eyes this morning when I woke up,” said Coffman. “There’s still ash falling from the sky as we speak.”

They were thankful for firefighters' round-the-clock work and prayed for those who had lost everything. Now, they wait, taking what precautions they can.

“You spray on the front laws water and any dry parts that could catch flames,” said Pierce.

Keeping a close eye for falling embers. 

“The wind blows up debris ready to catch fire right up next to your house,” said Coffman. “There’s no stopping it.”