Los Angeles Getting Personnel in Place for a Week of Very Dangerous Heat

Los Angeles getting personnel in place for a week of very dangerous heat

The Los Angeles County Fire Department said in a statement Monday that the county was "augmenting staffing and pre-positioning personnel and resources" to ensure a rapid response to wildfires.

Heat wave will roast Los Angeles through Friday

The ocean breeze that has long made Santa Monica a refuge from Southern California's inland heat is offering little protection this week, as an extreme heat wave grips the region and pushes temperatures in the beach city well above normal.The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Santa Monica beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday and continuing through 8 p.m. Friday, part of a broader warning covering much of Los Angeles County, inc…

Heat to Intensify Tuesday as Fire Danger Grows Across County

LOS ANGELES — Southern California’s heat wave is expected to intensify Tuesday, bringing triple-digit temperatures to parts of the region and increasing wildfire danger through the end of the week.