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.
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?
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
So far, many clues to the origins of the deadly Eaton fire, which started in the area just after 6 p.m. that evening and went on to kill 17 people, have pointed to the brushy hillside where a tangle of electrical lines stretch up Eaton Canyon.
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.
Is Los Angeles' Rain Over? Forecast as Wildfires Continue
L.A. had a significant temperature drop, with an average of 50 degrees—8.6 degrees lower than the historical five-year average.
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 finally in forecast for fire-ravaged Southern California – but so is flood risk
If the rain falls at a steady, lighter rate, Southern California could be in good shape. That could mean enough rain to help ease the firefighting strain, but not enough to trigger another potential disaster. Heavier rain could mean the chance for flash flooding or mudslides over fresh burn scars.
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.
Southern California gets much-needed rain after weeks of fire, but toxic ash and mudslides a concern
The first significant storm of the season has brought snow and downpours to Southern California that doused wildfires and caused some ash and mud to flow across streets in the Los Angeles area.
Second round of rain heading to L.A. What will it take to end fire season?
Another rain event is heading to fire-weary Los Angeles next week. Meanwhile, Northern California is in for an atmospheric ...
Rain helps Southern California firefighters but sends ash and mud flowing down hillsides
Rain is easing after Southern California’s first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided ...
Border 2 Fire | Shift in weather, rain helping fight 6,600-acre fire as some evacuation warnings lifted
There were more than 2,400 personnel assigned to battle the fire. All evacuation warnings were lifted Sunday afternoon, but ...
From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat
Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters who have been ...
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Rain is only a break from LA wildfire danger: 'Keep things down for a week'
DaSilva does not foresee any more rainfall in Southern California until possibly ... could become a factor again unless more rain brings to an end a fire season now on extra innings.
Rain in California helps firefighters respond to wildfires but presents risk of toxic ash runoff
Rain in Southern California is expected to help firefighters responding to multiple wildfires, but potentially heavy rain on ...
California fires live updates: Rain heading to LA this weekend
Two wildfires ignited early Tuesday in San Diego, California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. The Lilac ...
L.A. fire updates: Beaches closed from Malibu to Playa del Rey because of debris runoff
Recent rainfall and increased debris from fire zones have prompted Los Angeles County public health officials to issue an ...