California is taking early action to stop wildfires before they start. Governor Gavin Newsom directed the California Office of Emergency Services to place fire crews and equipment into high-risk areas like Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties ahead of the May 16/17 weekend.
Cal OES State Fire and Rescue Chief Brian Marshall said the move came at the request of local fire departments looking to get ahead of dangerous conditions.
“Santa Barbara County Fire Department has made a decision to request additional resources to make sure that they have enough staffing, enough fire engines, and specialized resources to respond to those emergencies when they’re small and contain them,” Marshall said…