Governor Newsom has ordered prepositioning of firefighting resources in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties due to critical fire weather and moderate heat. - Five fire engines, one water tender, two helicopters, and over 60 personnel are being staged.
- The prepositioning runs from Friday through the weekend, coordinated with local officials. - No Red Flag Warnings are in effect, but warmer and drier conditions raise fire danger.
- California has nearly doubled its fire protection budget since 2019 to $3.8 billion. Residents are urged to prepare wildfire action plans and stay vigilant.