Storm bringing risk of mudslides, debris flows to trigger evacuation warnings in LA burn scars
With heavy rain bringing the risk of dangerous debris flows, the Los Angeles Fire Department has announced evacuation warnings — and mandatory evacuation orders for some specific addresses — in areas recently burned by wildfires.
Los Angeles Evacuation Warnings Issued as Risk of Mudslides Looms
Los Angeles is bracing for a storm expected to track over the city on Thursday, potentially dropping heavy rain.
Evacuation warnings issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of mudslides in areas scarred by wildfires
For the second time this year, Southern Californians are evacuating their homes as heavy rain threatens new destruction in places still recovering from last month’s devastating wildfires.
Evacuation warnings go into effect in burn scar areas across Southern California as threat of mudslides continues
Evacuation orders and warnings have gone into effect for burn scar areas across Southern California as heavy rainfall threatens dangerous debris flows.
Evacuation warnings issued in burn zones as major rainstorm slams into L.A.
Crews have rushed to clear out basins designed to catch mud, rocks and other debris from tumbling into neighborhoods as damaging rains approach.
Powerful California storm brings flood threat to new burn scars, sparks evacuations in LA area
A powerful atmospheric river that began slamming Southern California on Wednesday prompted evacuation orders in Los Angeles County amid concerns it could bring flood threats to burn scars from wildfires that erupted in January.
LA County officials warn of potential evacuation warnings in burn scar areas as heavy rainfall approaches
Los Angeles County officials warn residents in burn scar areas that the expected heavy rainfall may cause dangerous conditions and evacuation warnings may be issued if debris flows develop.
Evacuation warnings issued in Southern California for potential storm debris flows
The Los Angeles Fire Department on Wednesday announced evacuation warnings that will take effect at 7 a.m. Thursday for areas in the city near recent burn areas due to high mudslide and debris flow risks.
L.A. residents ordered to evacuate again in fear of floods, mudslides
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What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?
Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows.
Strong Storm Threatens Fire-Weary Los Angeles
Parts of the region are under evacuation orders or warnings amid mudslide, flash flooding threat.
Rain ramps up in Southern California, burn areas brace for potential mudslides
As the heaviest rain storm of the winter season approaches its peak on Thursday afternoon, some of Southern California’s most vulnerable areas could be facing some new obstacles. Crews and ...
Heavy rain and risk of ‘life-threatening’ debris flows prompt evacuation warnings in LA fire areas as snow hits the Midwest
Two significant storms are hitting two different parts of the country at the same time as a frenzied weather pattern shows no ...
California on 'high alert' as looming storm threatens flooding, mudslides, heavy snow
An atmospheric river is expected to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash ...
Pacific Palisades, Altadena face heightened mudslide risk as rains pound region
Over the three-day storm, L.A. County's burn areas are expected to receive several inches of rain. How fast the rain falls ...