California wildfires: Bay Area firefighters sent to help battle LA County blazes

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The multiple wildfires burning in Los Angeles County are too large for one fire department to battle alone. Fire agencies from around the state and Bay Area are sending help.

At San Jose Fire’s training center on Wednesday, dozens of local firefighters prepared for deployment to the Southland to fight five fires.

“While there is a certain excitement and anticipation, every one of us is very aware that this is a dangerous occupation and that we will be in peril’s way,” said San Jose Fire Department Battalion Chief Javier Ascencio…

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