L.A. County Fire Pre-Deploys Crews Across Foothills as Heat Wave Raises Wildfire Risk

The Los Angeles County Fire Department has pre-deployed additional crews and equipment ahead of a heat wave expected to increase wildfire risk through Thursday. Supervisor Kathryn Barger highlighted the measure's importance for foothill communities in her district, referencing the January 2025 Eaton Fire that killed at least 19 people and destroyed over 9,000 structures.