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 afternoon, with no significant weather events projected for the rest of the week. However, the threat of potential flash floods and debris flow is not yet over, with another chance of rain reported for early next week.
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.
Meteorologists warn of potential mudslides in SoCal burn scars
After multiple days of heavy rains provided Southern California with significant relief from a spate of catastrophic wildfires, experts are now warning of potential mudslides as debris flows run
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 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 rain helps short-term fire threat, sets off mudslides in burn scar areas
Southern California received some much-needed rainfall over the last two days, which helped with the ongoing wildfire fight across the Los Angeles area. However, the return of the rain triggered Flash Flood Warnings,
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 ...
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Tree scars reveal how wildfires in centuries past differed from today
Burn marks left on trees show that fires occurred frequently in North America from 1750 to 1880, but they tended to be less severe than modern fires and may have even been beneficial to forests ...
Floods, landslides threaten Los Angeles along wildfire ‘burn scars’
High rain over a burn scar may result in debris flows or mudslides. Follow the instructions of local officials!” the National ...
Ocean water quality rain advisory issued in LA County after mudslides carry debris from burn scar areas
An ocean water quality rain advisory was issued for all of Los Angeles County beaches after weekend rainfall caused mudslides ...
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Rain expected to linger Monday as flood watch remains in effect for LA burn scar areas
Light rain and scattered showers will linger across Southern California and the region's mountain communities will see more ...