California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Much-need rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.
Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires
Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead could be reversed and more blazes could break out.
New wildfires break out in Southern California: Here's the latest
Firefighters in Southern California are battling two new wildfires that erupted early Tuesday morning, prompting fresh evacuations as dangerous fire weather conditions continue to grip the region. The Lilac Fire was first reported around 1:20 a.
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.
Wildfires in southern California: concerns for lung health
As of Jan 21, 2025, firefighters in southern California, USA, were still struggling to extinguish two of the largest wildfires the state has ever seen. The Palisades fire broke out in the western suburbs of Los Angeles,
Some mudslide risk in Southern California after rain helped ease fires
Mudflows prompted the closures of at least some roads, including in Topanga Canyon and on parts of the Pacific Coast Highway.
Southern California rains arrive, heightening mudslide concerns in scorched areas
This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Sunday, Jan. 27. For the latest updates on the fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Monday, Jan. 27. Intermittent showers sweeping across Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters battling devastating wildfires but threatened to bring an unwelcome side effect — mudslides.
Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
Snow shut down a key interstate north of Los Angeles for hours on Monday while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California in the first significant storm of
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
Cool, wet weather has spread through Los Angeles County, bringing intermittent rain showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms through Monday, with gusty winds and perhaps even some small hail. Areas affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires are under a flood watch through Monday afternoon.
Mudslide concerns in Southern California
A weekend of rain in the Los Angeles area gave firefighters a much-needed boost while battling the recent wildfires, but it also caused multiple mudslides, sending ash and debris downhill.
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Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
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Firefighters gain control of new wildfires in Southern California as critical fire weather conditions wane
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Standing Strong: Supporting our Community Through the Southern California Wildfires
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What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
Twenty-eight people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires ...