Mudslide concerns remain near California's burn scar areas as heavy rain falls in LA County
The rain is raising concerns about potential mudslides in recent burn scar areas, including Malibu, Altadena, and other regions.
Crews prep SoCal burn scar areas for mudslide threats from rain
Thousands of sandbags are being loaded and crews are working to prepare in anticipation of an upcoming storm that could lead to mudslides in Southern California's recent burn zones. “We recommend putting the sandbags to divert or create a dam between any area that’s an entryway into your house,
California 'burn scars' bring risk of mudslides: We explain.
Because of the recent wildfires, parts of Southern California are vulnerable to mudslides, mudflows, and landslides. Ash and debris are created when trees and other objects are burned in wildfires, and this can cause the ground to become slick.
LA Weather: Residents in burn scar areas brace for possible mudslides
According to the National Weather Service, wildfires will have lasting effects on the landscape, and create a heightened risk of flooding for years to come.
Crews prep L.A. burn scar areas for mudslide threats from incoming storm
Thousands of sandbags are being loaded and crews are working to prepare in anticipation of an upcoming storm that could lead to mudslides in Southern California's recent burn zones. “We recommend putting the sandbags to divert or create a dam between any area that’s an entryway into your house,
Much-needed rain triggers mudslides, debris flows in Los Angeles burn-scar areas
The first significant rainfall in several months will spread across Southern California this weekend, giving a badly needed sip of water to an area parched by drought and devastated by multiple raging wildfires.
What’s Next For Southern California Burn Scars? Debris Flows
“Recent research shows that debris flows almost always happen in Southern California after wildfires, and given that there are multiple wildfires and each of them is pretty large, really we’re in a situation where the next large rainfall event is almost certain to generate some sort of debris flow.”
Southern California rains arrive, heightening mudslide concerns in scorched areas
Areas where the Palisades, Franklin, Eaton, Bridge, and Hughes wildfires burned are under a flood watch, the weather service said Sunday. Fresh burn scar areas stand at greater risk of mudslides because they no longer have trees and vegetation providing support to the land, according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Jacob Hinson.
California wildfires latest: Rain brings relief — and mudslides — to burn areas in Los Angeles
More than an inch of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles Monday afternoon, triggering flash flood watches and warnings in areas scorched by this month's wildfires.
Rain aids firefighters in Los Angeles wildfires, sends ash and mud flowing through streets
More than an inch of rain fell in many areas, loosening Los Angeles hillsides burned bare by the recent blaze near the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Burn-scar areas avoid major incidents after rain, risk of hazards continue
Burn-scar areas from the Palisades and Eaton fires avoided major issues from the weekend rain that tapered off Monday ...
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 ...
Flash flood warning issued in Malibu, multiple mudflows force road closures near Palisades Fire burn scar
A number of considerable mudflows forced the closure of multiple roads in the Palisades Fire burn scar on Sunday.
Much-needed rain in Los Angeles triggers mudslides, debris wildfire-ravaged areas
The return of the rain in Los Angeles has triggered Flash Flood Warnings, mudslides and debris flows in burn-scar areas, forcing officials to close roads and schools in the region.
Risk rises for mudslides around L.A. County fire zones; prepare for worst-case scenario, officials warn
Thunderstorms and heavier showers are most likely to occur through Monday afternoon, raising the risk of debris flows and ...