John Beck has been down this road before.

In 1985, his family lost their home when tornadoes struck his hometown of Albion.

After graduating from Syracuse university, Jack moved to California to begin his career as a television producer.

This week in Los Angeles County, he's watched friends and co-workers lose everything.

More than 10,000 structures have been destroyed across Los Angeles County.

Thousands of firefighters are battling five wildfires spread across the region.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, nearly a dozen people are believed to be dead.

Beck told Erie News Now, "I have never experienced anything like living in Los Angles."