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, after the National Weather Service warned of a "dangerous heatwave" Wednesday through Saturday.

"Extreme summer weather is returning to California this week. Now is the time to check the forecasts for your area and prepare for higher temperatures and dangerous fire weather," Newsom said in a news release. "While the best thing we can all do is prepare now, the state is also pre-deploying resources to protect communities from catastrophic wildfire.”

A total of 10 fire engines, two water tend

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