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California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.
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?
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.
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.
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
So far, many clues to the origins of the deadly Eaton fire, which started in the area just after 6 p.m. that evening and went on to kill 17 people, have pointed to the brushy hillside where a tangle of electrical lines stretch up Eaton Canyon.
Is California's Wildfire Risk Over? What Forecast Shows
Exceptionally dry weather has targeted Southern California so far this winter, creating ideal conditions for wildfires.
Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
The first significant storm of the season brought snow and downpours to Southern California that doused wildfires and caused ...
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 ...
Why experts say California is the best-equipped state to deal with wildfires
California has just experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons in years, despite the Golden State's ample resources to ...
Southern California braces for flooding, mudslides as intense rainfall expected among wildfire-ravaged areas
The National Weather Service said there is a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms across the region, which could bring periods of ...
Study says climate change made conditions that fed California wildfires more likely, more intense
Human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions that fanned the ...
Second round of rain heading to L.A. What will it take to end fire season?
Another rain event is heading to fire-weary Los Angeles next week. Meanwhile, Northern California is in for an atmospheric ...
Red Flag Warning for Nebraska in Aftermath of California Fires
"A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior," the ...