As a result, Bass said she has directed the Los Angeles Fire Department to pre-deploy crews, engines and other resources ahead of the heat wave. More than 150,000 brush inspections have been completed, she said.

Governor Gavin Newsom is pre-deploying resources to Los Angeles County ahead of fire weather conditions.Video above: Sacramento region firefighters head to Southern California to battle wildfire According to Governor Newsom’s Press Office,

California is readying to deploy state firefighting resources in Los Angeles County ahead of high heat and potential fire weather that’s expected to impact the area this week. Gov. Gavin Newsom has directed the California Office of Emergency Services to pre-deploy crews throughout Los Angeles County,

A dangerous heat wave has descended on much of California and the U.S. Southwest, with triple-digit temperatures expected along with a higher risk of wildfires.

Firefighters and first responders are taking proactive steps as sweltering heat descends on Southern California this week, hoping to have an advantage due to elevated fire danger.