California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.
Southern California Storm Brings Relief to Wildfires
Southern California has experienced its first significant storm of the season, which brought much-needed snow and rain to the region, including some impactful consequences. On Monday, these weather conditions helped to douse ongoing wildfires yet caused ash and mud flows on streets in the Los Angeles area.
Were the rains enough to ease Southern California’s fire threat? What we know
The recent storm brought some much needed moisture to Southern California without the dangerous mudslides some feared. But did it help reduce the fire danger?
Southern California fire containment: Rain brings help to LA, Border 2 Fire continues
Rain brought much needed aid to the Los Angeles firefight, moving the fires surrounding the city closer to containment.
Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
Snow shut down a key interstate north of Los Angeles for hours on Monday while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California in the first significant storm of
How does rain impact wildfire risk in Southern California right now
San Diego's dry conditions greatly increased the risk for wildfires. “We’ve been experiencing extreme fire behavior throughout Southern California as many have seen," said Rob Johnson, public information officer for CAL Fire.
High-risk fire weather returns to Southern California starting Monday
The latest Santa Ana winds will return Monday, with the strongest gusts expected Monday night into Tuesday morning, as Los Angeles fires continue to burn.
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 in Southern California Creates Mudflows but Helps Firefighters
More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
There’s mudslide risk in Southern California after weekend rain that helped ease fires
Mudflows prompted the closures of at least some roads, including in Topanga Canyon and on parts of the Pacific Coast Highway.
Rain helps Southern California firefighters but sends ash and mud flowing down hillsides
Less than an inch of rain fell in most areas, but it was enough to loosen Los Angeles hillsides burned bare by the recent blaze near the Pacific Palisades.
Is California's Wildfire Risk Over? What Forecast Shows
Exceptionally dry weather has targeted Southern California so far this winter, creating ideal conditions for wildfires.
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
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Southern California still faces "dangerous" fire weather, Santa Ana winds after PDS warning ends
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Extreme fire weather returns to Southern California as winds up to 100 MPH prompt most urgent warning from NWS
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