After heavy rains, debris flows hit Southern California community scarred by fire
Residents of a Southern California mountain community near the Eaton Fire burn scar are digging out of roads submerged in sludge after the strongest storm of the year swept through the area, unleashing debris flows.
Heavy rain pounds fire-ravaged California
One of the strongest storms of the season slammed fire-ravaged Los Angeles with heavy rain, sending streams of mud and debris across roadways and sweeping a fire department vehicle off a Malibu road into the ocean,
Torrential rains bring landslides, destruction to fire-scarred Southern California
The storm prompted evacuation orders, as officials warned of flash floods in burn-scarred areas near the Eaton and Palisades fires and cautioned drivers to stay off the roads.
Heavy Rain Raises Threat of More Mudslides in Southern California
Three days of drenching rain, flooding and mudslides have forced evacuations and road closures, including a portion of the Pacific Coast Highway from Malibu and Pacific Palisades. The Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles,
Storm pummels Southern California as flooding, mudslides hit areas charred by fire
Fires can cause soil to repel water, increasing risk of floods and mudslides. Californians experienced this as some areas were hit with storms.
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.
Scattered showers linger across Southern California as heavy rainstorm moves east
A cold front that brought flash flooding and severe thunderstorms to the Southern California region has made its way east, but some scattered shows remain Friday morning.
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