Steve Crupi Reporting

Firefighters from Las Vegas are in California today. It's a team of ten U.S. Forest Service Firefighters and two trucks. Other local firefighters are standing by. At the Palms Hotel & Casino, some of those firefighters are helping collect a truck-load of bottled water that will be shipped to the front lines.

With nearly a half-million acres on fire throughout California -- outgoing governor Gray Davis has called on Nevada to send in reinforcements. And among those answering that call are members of the U.S. Forest Service based at Mount Charleston. "If they needed me or needed anybody from this department or this valley we would go in a heartbeat just to support our brothers and sister we would be there."

Keeping the firefighters in good health is a monumental undertaking. And that's where Las Vegas is again lending a helping hand with a semi-truck being filled with donated water. "Water is something they need immediately." As soon as it's filled, this truck will be headed to emergency headquarters in San Bernadino County.

If you're concerned about family members in southern California, or are planning to head that way yourself -- here's a look at where the wildfires are burning.

California highway patrol tells us Interstate-15 is open in both directions -- but you may run into some closures along state roads and highways the closer you get to San Diego or LA. Listen to your car radio along the way on FM 98/99 for the latest in highway closures or delays.