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Cal Fire Battalion Chief Back Working In The Bay Area After Fighting LA Fires

Battalion Chief Rob Wettstein is back working in Napa now, but just a few weeks ago he was in the middle of the Eaton Fire in LA.

(CBS Bay Area)

February 6, 2025

NAPA — Firefighters from throughout the state traveled down to Southern California in January to help fight the multiple fires that broke out across the Los Angeles area.

Find out what's happening in Napa Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

One of those firefighters was Battalion Chief Rob Wettstein, a Cal Fire crew member in Napa County.

"We like to say we're always ready for every single incident, but I think in essence no one is ever ready for an incident as destructive at this one," said Wettstein.

Find out what's happening in Napa Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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