Rainstorms threaten fire burn scar areas, state and local resources in place
Ahead of the upcoming storm, state and local efforts are underway to protect fire burn scar communities. According to the National Weather Service, widespread rain is expected early Wednesday through Friday for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties with 1 to 3 inches of precipitation forecasted.
Incoming rain creates high-risk of debris flows in Eaton Fire burn scar
With more rain expected in Los Angeles County, residents near the Eaton Fire are preparing for potential debris flows.
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.”
Eaton, Palisades burn scar areas top of mind as SoCal prepares for more rain
After Wednesday's rain tapers off, the region will see "a brief 18-24-hour break" before a second "non-atmospheric river" storm moves in Thursday night into Friday, according to the weather service.
Incoming storm increases threat of mudslides near Palisades Fire burn scar
Luzdelia Caballero reports from the Pacific Palisades, where residents and first responders alike are busy preparing for the incoming rain that could cause mudslides in the burn scar from last month's Palisades Fire.
Rain raises mudslide concerns in the Eaton Fire burn scar area
Due to the rain expected this week, protective measures including K-rails and sandbags have been placed near hillsides and around homes to keep the debris and mud from causing catastrophic damage to the homes still standing.
Eaton Fire burn scar residents prepare for potential debris flows
With more rain expected in Los Angeles County, residents near the Eaton Fire are preparing for potential debris flows.
LA fire areas brace for ‘life-threatening’ debris flows from the worst storm in a year as heavy snow hits the Midwest
Two significant storms are hitting two different parts of the country at the same time as a frenzied weather pattern shows no ...
Where and when rain is forecast to hit wildfire burn scar areas around Southern California
Forecasters released a breakdown Tuesday of where and when heavy rainfall this week is expected to hit areas of Southern ...
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Evacuation warning issued for Lake Fire burn scar and surrounding areas as heavy storms approach
On Tuesday, an evacuation warning was issued for areas within and near the Lake Fire burn scar as an incoming storm is ...
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Nearly 300 trout rescued from Palisades fire burn scar. Their watershed could take a decade to heal
The rescue took place just before the season's first rainstorm, which is believed to have buried the remaining trout in mud.
Incoming storm raises concerns over burn scar in Madera County
Nearly a decade after the Serpa Fire in Madera County, the burn scar still raises concerns when winter weather hits. "With excessive rainfall, there's debris flow or possible mudslides or something ...