Rains arrive in fire-devastated California. Now concerns turn to mudslides.
The intermittent showers sweeping across parts of Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters battling devastating wildfires but could bring an unwelcome side effect − mudslides.
Rain raises mudslide concerns in California's burn scar areas, flood watch in effect
The rain is raising concerns about potential mudslides in recent burn scar areas, including Malibu, Altadena, and other regions.
California Wildfires: The rain arrives, along with concerns of flooding.
Still, the forecast showed a small risk that bursts of heavy rain could cause flash floods and mudslides around areas of Los Angeles County recently scarred by wildfires, including the northwest (Hughes fire), east (Bridge fire), southwest (Franklin and Palisades fires) and especially the central area where the Eaton fire burned.
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.
California Faces Flood And Landslide Risk After Wildfire Devastation
Storm system threatens Southern California burn areas with potential flooding and debris flows as first winter rain approaches.
Rain Poses Flood Threat, Mudslide Concerns For SoCal
Southern California will continue to see some much-needed rain late this weekend. While the moisture will provide some relief from the ongoing drought and recent fires, it could also pose flash flooding concerns for the region,
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