Olympic gold medalist-turned-firefighter battles California blazes as wildfires continue to burn

"We're pretty much trying to keep what is left here standing," an exhausted Walters said. "So, we're not laying down. We're staying in our position - that's correct, I did sleep on top of the hose bed last night, just staying ready to do what we can still do."

At least 10 people have died as a result of multiple wildfires as thousands evacuated their homes. Around 10,000 structures from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena have burned down as strong winds continue to fuel the fires. 

The largest fire burning in Pacific Palisades began on Tuesday, and officials said on Thursday evening that containment was at 6% for that fire. 

"I'm very sorry for the residents that live here," Walters continued. 

"We did try our best, but we got our butts kicked. We're getting some rest now, and we're all trying to get our nutrition up and health up so we can stay active."