Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
Rain falling on Southern California is expected to aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring new troubles such as toxic ash runoff.
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Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Los Angeles and Ventura Counties are forecast to receive 0.75 to one inches of rain, which may result in debris flows or mudslides.
Timelapse Video Shows Hughes Fire Explode in Southern California
The Hughes fire has burned through 3,407 acres since it started late Wednesday morning, according to local officials.
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The Hughes Fire, reported shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday near Castaic Lake, prompted evacuations north of Los Angeles. The map above shows the mandatory evacuation area in red and the approximate fire perimeter as a black line.
L.A. fire maps show Palisades, Eaton, Hughes and more fires in California right now
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
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Angeles National Forest and San Gabriels closed through January
The Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument are closed to the public through Jan. 31 because of critical fire danger despite the recent rainfall, officials announced Monday.
California Wildfires Map Shows Buildings Destroyed in Eaton and Palisades Fires
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) says that more than 12,300 structures have been destroyed—though individual measures for Palisades and Eaton are less than this. Investigators are still working to measure the number of lost and damaged buildings.
‘Everyone needs to be on high alert,’ mayor says, as a new burst of dangerous winds bears down on Los Angeles
Another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds is lashing Southern California after a brief weekend reprieve helped crews make more progress battling the deadly infernos in Los Angeles County.
As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
A second day of windy and dry conditions is in store for Southern California. Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.
Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires
Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead could be reversed and more blazes could break out.
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California wildfires: What we know about LA-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
A Los Angeles County fire official ... local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. The Eaton Fire ignited hours after ...
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25 people dead in Palisades and Eaton fires as Los Angeles braces for more high winds, red flag weather
according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Los Angeles County has provided preliminary maps showing damage assessments for both the Eaton and Palisades fires.