Sheriff Robert Luna announced several measures to ramp up security in the evacuated areas, after more than 20 arrests were made on suspicion of looting over the last few days.

The California National Guard has boots on the ground Thursday night in the fight against the fires ravaging L.A. County and preying looters. Armored vehicles were seen on the 210 freeway late tonight traveling towards the Eaton Fire that has torn through Pasadena and Altadena the past several days,

National Guard troops descended on California on Friday to try to help restore law and order as “despicable’’ looting rocked some areas, leading to at least 20 arrests and a strict overnight curfew. The guardsmen were seen patrolling the streets and helping residents in areas affected by the devastating blazes,