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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.
Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area
With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.
Fire-weary Southern California braces for 'heavy downpours' and maybe even hail
Rainfall is expected to reach Los Angeles and Southern California this weekend, bringing the risk of mudslides and fire debris flow.
Rain headed to fire-ravaged Southern California will bring threat of landslides
Much-anticipated rain could be headed to drought-stricken Southern California this weekend -- but rainfall also brings the threat of landslides.
Rain in Southern California Creates Mud and Debris Flows, But Helps Fire Crews
Officials cautioned that ash in recent burn zones was a toxic mix of incinerated cars, electronics, batteries, building materials, paints, furniture and other household items.
Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
The first significant storm of the season 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 on Monday.
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,
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.
Fire-ravaged Southern California grapples with new infernos this week as much-needed rain could unleash more deadly hazards
Exhausted firefighters battling deadly infernos for weeks are now grappling with more wildfires torching Southern California ...
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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Santa Ana winds: The hidden spark behind California's fire surge
Southern California is facing fierce fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds, which threaten homes and put firefighters to the ...
There's a lot of resources responding to southern California wildfires, says Orange County fire chief
Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessy discusses how Los Angeles County is allocating fire fighting resources 'Fox News @ ...
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 ...
L.A. fire conditions made 35 per cent more likely thanks to climate change, researchers say
The fires that devastated neighbourhoods in Los Angeles, killing 28 people and burning over 16,000 homes and buildings, are ...
New fire erupts in Southern California as thousands remain under evacuation from fast-moving Hughes Fire
The fire threat remains critical in Southern California, where thousands of residents were under evacuation orders Wednesday ...
Study says climate change made conditions that fed California wildfires more likely, more intense
WASHINGTON (AP) — Human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions ...