Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires
Southern Californians evacuated their homes for the second time this year, but this time, it’s for heavy rain and debris flows that threaten new destruction in areas still recovering from last month’s devastating wildfires.
Southern California hit by destructive debris flows caused by heavy rains
Southern California faces the continued risk of rock and mudslides on wildfire-scarred hillsides Friday, a day after heavy rains sent debris across several roadways.
Torrential rains move through Los Angeles area, driving flood and debris flow risks
In the Los Angeles area, the burn scars that carry the highest risk are those from the Eaton and Palisades fires from January and the Bridge Fire from the fall.
Southern California dodges worst of mudslide fears as heavy rains hit region
As Southern California recovers from last month’s devastating wildfires, heavy rains Thursday resulted in pockets of flooding, blocked roadways and mud piling up around recent burn scars.
Heavy rain pummels slide-prone Southern California
A swift debris flow swept a Los Angeles Fire Department vehicle off the Pacific Coast Highway and into the ocean as heavy rain fell across Southern California on Thursday, creating deluges of water and mud on roads at the bottom of hillsides left barren by recent wildfires.
Heavy rain, warnings of flash floods in Southern California force evacuation orders, warnings
Evacuation orders and warnings have gone into effect for burn scar areas across Southern California as heavy rainfall threatens dangerous debris flows.
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