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 in burn scar areas.
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.
Much-needed rain triggers mudslides, debris flows in Los Angeles 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 regions.
Southern California rains arrive, heightening mudslide concerns in scorched areas
Areas where the Palisades, Franklin, Eaton, Bridge, and Hughes wildfires burned are under a flood watch, the weather service said Sunday. Fresh burn scar areas stand at greater risk of mudslides because they no longer have trees and vegetation providing support to the land, according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Jacob Hinson.
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Rain helps Los Angeles wildfires, risks mudslides
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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.
Los Angeles faces risk of mudslides with arrival of rain
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for certain areas from Jan 26 to 27. Read more at straitstimes.com.
California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
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