Rain hits L.A. amid worries of mudslides; Malibu schools shut; I-5 closed at Grapevine
L.A. County's first significant storm in more than eight months has already forced the closure of I-5, unleashed mud on roadways, and closed Malibu's public schools.
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California rains help douse wildfires but risk toxic runoff, mudslides
Expert warns of ‘fairly high danger of mud, debris flows’ as crews work to put out final pockets of LA-area blazes.
Rain in Southern California creates mudflows but helps firefighters
LOS ANGELES — 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.
Snow shuts down major California freeway just days after an LA County fire closed it
Less than a week after a massive wildfire shut down California's Interstate 5, the traffic artery was closed again due to heavy snow, authorities said.
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Rain and snow finally break SoCal’s relentless dryness that fueled unprecedented fires
Jan. 27, 2025 However, the amount of rainfall isn’t quite enough to keep Los Angeles’ fire ... according to images from the California Department of Transportation. The Santa Monica-Malibu ...
Orange and Riverside county Metrolink services canceled due to downed power lines
Metrolink services to Orange and Riverside counties have been canceled due to downed power lines blocking the tracks.
California Rain Causes Plastics and Other Toxic Ash Runoff Warnings
Rain has continued to fall across parts of Southern California, increasing the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas hit by flames.
Rain helps Southern California firefighters but sends ash and mud flowing down hillsides
Less than an inch of rain fell in most areas, but it was enough to loosen Los Angeles hillsides burned bare by the recent blaze near the Pacific Palisades.
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Fires California live updates: Hughes Fire 24% contained Thursday, Sepulveda Fire evacs lifted
The fast-growing brush fire that grew to 10,176 acres on Wednesday near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic was 24 ... USA TODAY reported. The California Department of Conservation has deployed 12 geologists to identify mudslide and debris flow ...
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Everything you need to know about LA County's free fire debris removal program
Phase 1 has started, but not without controversy. Phase 2 is optional, and residents can choose the contractor they want to work with.
L.A. fire updates: Fire victims seek answers about rebuilding, cleanup timeline
As the cleanup phase of recovery begins after the devastating fires in L.A. County, displaced residents grapple with new uncertainty surrounding the cost and timeline for rebuilding.
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Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rain fell on parts of Southern California on Sunday and the scattered showers were expected to continue overnight, boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.