Rain douses fire in Southern California

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 firefighters but caused ash, mud and debris to flow across streets in wildfire-burned areas.
There’s mudslide risk in Southern California after weekend rain that helped ease fires
Mudflows prompted the closures of at least some roads, including in Topanga Canyon and on parts of the Pacific Coast Highway.
Rainstorms Bring Some Relief, and Mudslides, to Parched Southern California
Heavy rain beginning Sunday afternoon caused some mudslides, and snow closed part of Interstate 5 near Los Angeles.
Much-needed rain falls on parched Southern California, Southwest U.S.
A slow-moving low-pressure system will linger over the Southwest, bringing steady rain through at least Monday.
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.
Good news for Southern California wildfires: Rain in forecast (but there's a catch)
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.
Here’s how much rain Southern California has received this weekend
Southern California’s first rainy weekend of the winter has arrived. The rain event, months in the making, brought steady storms across the region as the Southland experiences drought conditions. The mostly welcome rain began Saturday night and is expected to sustain until Monday evening.
Southern California braces for flooding, mudslides as intense rainfall expected among wildfire-ravaged areas
The National Weather Service said there is a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms across the region, which could bring periods of heavy rainfall that could overwhelm the burn-scar areas.
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.
Rainfall arrives in Southern California with storms expected through the weekend
Southern California’s first major rainfall arrived Saturday night and the wet weather is expected to continue through Monday. Heavier rains and thunderstorms are expected on Sunday afternoon, with the highest rain totals hitting Los Angeles County and the eastern San Gabriel Mountains,
California wildfires latest | Rain causes mudflow, flooding concerns | Updates at Jan. 27, 2025
More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
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Rain expected to linger into Monday as flood watch remains in effect for LA burn scar areas
This covers the Eaton, Palisades, Franklin, Bridge and Hughes burn scars. The much-needed rain will help dampen the fire areas, but is increasing the risk of mudslides and dangerous debris flow.
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Concerns rise for burn areas as cold storm moves into Southern California
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