L.A. live fire updates: L.A. prepares for ‘worst-case scenario’ as rain brings risk of floods, landslides
Firefighters have battled multiple fires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties over the last few days. But after an epic dry streak, Southern California will get its first real rain of the winter this weekend.
Los Angeles Faces Risk of Mudslides With the Arrival of Rain
The wet weather will bring relief to Southern California after a prolonged period of dryness, but there’s concern that any bursts of heavy rainfall could cause flooding.
Rain finally in forecast for fire-ravaged Southern California – but so is flood risk
If the rain falls at a steady, lighter rate, Southern California could be in good shape. That could mean enough rain to help ease the firefighting strain, but not enough to trigger another potential disaster. Heavier rain could mean the chance for flash flooding or mudslides over fresh burn scars.
Floods, landslides are risks as fire-scarred Los Angeles girds for rain
There is a 10% to 20% chance of flash flooding and landslides in some recently burned areas of Los Angeles County, forecasters say, including for the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Flood Watch Issued For Fire-Stricken Los Angeles Areas—Here’s Why Rain Might Be An Issue
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch effective from 4 p.m. Sunday to 4 p.m. Monday for areas in or near burn scars created by the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hughes Fire and Bridge Fire, the latter blaze of which burned 56,000 acres last fall.
Rain finally falling in Southern California helps firefighters but creates risk of toxic ash runoff
After weeks of windy and dry weather, rain has fallen in parched Southern California and is expected to aid firefighters who are mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring new troubles such as toxic ash runoff.
Weekend rain expected in California, prompting landslide concerns in fire-scarred areas
Rain is in the forecast for Southern California over the weekend and while that may bring relief for the fires still burning there, the moisture could also trigger landslides. CBS News correspondent Andres Gutierrez has more.
Los Angeles Wildfires Danger Turns to Flooding, Landslides as Winter Rains Descend on SoCal
Rain on its way to the Los Angeles area will be a welcome relief to firefighters still battling to contain multiple catastrophic wildfires, but officials warned Sunday that flash floods and potential debris flows could be the trade-off.
Eaton Fire area braces for rain
Forecasted rain is heading toward Altadena and Pasadena, right in the Eaton Fire burn area. Now, residents are hoping to ...
Significant rain to douse fire-ravaged LA but floods possible in scorched areas
Drought-ravaged Los Angeles, still battling the remnants of a series of devastating wildfires, will receive significant ...
‘Don’t count on’ rain, Cal Fire says as fight continues with Otay wilderness fire
Cal Fire officials said Saturday the Border 2 fire in the Otay wilderness had burned 6,500 acres. From Los Angeles to the ...
Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of toxic ash runoff
Crews spent much of the past week removing vegetation, shoring up slopes and reinforcing roads in devastated areas of the ...
Fire-ravaged Los Angeles braces for toxic rain runoff
The fires are still not fully contained and have killed 28 people and damaged or destroyed nearly 16,000 structures.
Rain For SoCal Brings Fire Relief, But At What Price?
After another devastating week of wildfires, southern California will finally receive some rain this weekend. While rain ...
Rain on the way to Southern California will aid firefighters but create a risk of toxic ash runoff
Rain on the way to parched Southern California on Saturday will aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires.
With rain on the way, dread grows in fire-ravaged Palisades, Altadena and landslide-prone Rancho Palos Verdes
Residents in Pacific Palisades, Altadena and Rancho Palos Verdes fear too much rain too fast will cause landslides and create ...