Evacuation warnings issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of mudslides in areas scarred by wildfires
For the second time this year, Southern Californians are evacuating their homes as heavy rain threatens new destruction in places still recovering from last month’s devastating wildfires.
Evacuation warnings issued in burn zones as major rainstorm slams into L.A.
Crews have rushed to clear out basins designed to catch mud, rocks and other debris from tumbling into neighborhoods as damaging rains approach.
Southern California Heavy Rain Threat To Become Winter Storm
A tight storm system named Winter Storm Jett will force a potent branch of the pineapple express ashore across the West Coast, bringing heavy rain and snow across the region. The atmospheric river could bring a higher-end flood and mudslide threat to Los Angeles and neighboring communities that recently battled the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Fires.
Heavy rain and risk of ‘life-threatening’ debris flows prompt evacuation warnings in LA fire areas as snow hits the Midwest
Two significant storms are hitting two different parts of the country at the same time as a frenzied weather pattern shows no signs of stopping.
LA fire areas brace for ‘life-threatening’ debris flows from the worst storm in a year as heavy snow hits the Midwest
Southern California’s most significant storm in more than a year is incoming, stoking fears of life-threatening debris flows in Los Angeles and other areas torched by historic wildfires last month. It
As LA fires burned, series of smaller blazes ignited across Ventura County. Here's why
County authorities reported more than 120 outdoor fires last month – at least double that of any other January in the past ...
Los Angeles Evacuation Warnings Issued as Risk of Mudslides Looms
Los Angeles is bracing for a storm expected to track over the city on Thursday, potentially dropping heavy rain.
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Evacuation warnings issued for Palisades Fire burn areas
The strongest storm of the season is moving into Southern California Thursday. It's expected to bring heavy rain across the region, which is triggering evacuation warnings and school closures, while ...
Los Angeles County leaders warn of heavy rain, possible evacuations after region’s wildfires
Residents in burn scar areas should be ready to evacuate if needed. City and county agencies have readied streets for debris ...
Arson suspect chased down by residents after allegedly sparking fire near Chatsworth Reservoir
A man lit a fire near the Chatsworth Reservoir, authorities say, but firefighters were able to contain the blaze and ...
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Evacuation warning for areas impacted by Eaton Fire
The strongest storm of the season is moving into Southern California Thursday. It's expected to bring heavy rain across the region, which is triggering evacuation warnings and school closures, while ...
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Crushed by boulders, drowned in mud: How debris flows endanger Los Angeles’ fire-ravaged communities
San Gabriel Valley areas scarred by the Eaton Fire are at “high to very high risk” of debris flows this week. How do they ...
Los Angeles Had Substandard Hydrants Near Devastating Fire’s Starting Point
The Palisades fire first took hold in a neighborhood where many hydrants had only a single small outlet for firefighters to ...
Los Angeles Allowed Hillside Homes to Multiply Despite Fiery Past
Since the historic wildfires, some officials have suggested that every rebuilt home have fire-resistant materials and fire ...
Surprise January wildfires followed near-driest rainy season since 1800s
The Inland Empire and Orange County had received less than a half-inch of rain through mid-January, and that total was ...
Facing backlash over $500K salary, LA’s wildfire recovery czar agrees to work for free
Steve Soboroff is a longtime fixture in Los Angeles civic life who is now serving as chief recovery officer for the city’s ...