California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Flood advisories were in effect across Los Angeles and Ventura counties through Monday morning. The weather advisories were concentrated in areas scorched by the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have consumed over a combined 37,
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
Forecasts say the chances of flash flooding are not high, but even so, city crews are reinforcing roads and telling residents to take warnings seriously.
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.
Forecasted California rain changes threats from wildfires to landslides
Southern California is expecting up to an inch of rain in some parts, aiding the fight against wildfires but also causing landslides that threaten homes in Los Angeles area. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports on the anxieties residents face as they try to resettle.
How does rain impact wildfire risk in Southern California right now
San Diego's dry conditions greatly increased the risk for wildfires. “We’ve been experiencing extreme fire behavior throughout Southern California as many have seen," said Rob Johnson, public information officer for CAL Fire.
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.
Is Los Angeles' Rain Over? Forecast as Wildfires Continue
L.A. had a significant temperature drop, with an average of 50 degrees—8.6 degrees lower than the historical five-year average.
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?
California wildfires latest: Rain brings relief — and mudslides — to burn areas in Los Angeles
More than an inch of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles Monday afternoon, triggering flash flood watches and warnings in areas scorched by this month's wildfires.
California Wildfire Map: Update on Containment as New Fire Starts
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California Wildfires: Expected rain may boost firefighting efforts, but officials are vigilant about flooding.
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Rain in California helps firefighters respond to wildfires but presents risk of toxic ash runoff
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Rain moves through Southern California, dousing fires but without causing serious mudslides
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Why experts say California is the best-equipped state to deal with wildfires
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Climate change ignited LA’s wildfire risk. These startups want to extinguish it
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Study says climate change made conditions that fed California wildfires more likely, more intense
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Rain is only a break from LA wildfire danger: 'Keep things down for a week'
No more rainfall is expected in the area until possibly late in the first week of February, but Santa Ana winds aren't in ...