Thousands of California National Guard members have been deployed to assist law enforcement in combating looting and other criminal activity amid the ongoing wildfires. Governor Gavin Newsom approved the request from Los Angeles County officials to send approximately 8,000 personnel to strengthen both firefighting and crime prevention efforts. Authorities have already made 20 arrests for looting, and Sheriff Robert Luna warned that patrols will be intensified to deter further criminal activity. A curfew has been implemented in affected areas to restrict movement and protect evacuated communities.
Thousands of California National Guard service members have been deployed to assist law enforcement amid the ongoing wildfires. Gov. Gavin News om approved a request from Los Angeles County officials to send about 8,000 personnel to bolster crime fighting and firefighting efforts. "Thanks to the incredible work of our first responders and emergency personnel, we’re throwing everything at our disposal – including our National Guard servicemembers – to protect communities in the days to come.
RELATED: Woodland Hills residents stop man with blowtorch who may be connected to Kenneth Fire, officials sayOfficials issued a curfew on Thursday evening which ended at 6 a.m. on Friday morning. The curfew order was issued to all Palisades and Eaton Fire areas and all mandatory evacuation zones. The curfew will be put back into effect beginning at 6 p.m. Friday evening, Luna said. "You cannot be in these affected areas. If you are, you are subject to arrest," Luna said on Friday.
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