Heat and fire-related warnings are in place across the Central Coast this week.

"I've felt the warm temperatures," said Mason Robison, Arroyo Grande resident.

"It's been a pretty cold summer, so I was kind of surprised, honestly, that it was going to be so hot," said Lauren Fouhy, San Luis Obispo resident.

Some inland areas are expected to be in the triple digits through Saturday.

"Anytime we have extreme heat or excessive heat warnings, people should stay more hydrated," said Capt. Scott Safechuck, Santa Barbara County Fire Department. "So before they go to bed, they should be drinking some water. As soon as they wake up, they should be drinking more water. Don't forget about your pets. Make sure that they always have a full bowl of water, whether cats or dogs, and you're just paying

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