Southern California braces for flooding, mudslides as intense rainfall expected among wildfire-ravaged areas
Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area
California Wildfire Updates: Fires Near Full Containment—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides
Southern California rains arrive, heightening mudslide concerns in scorched areas
Areas where the Palisades, Franklin, Eaton, Bridge, and Hughes wildfires burned are under a flood watch, the weather service said Sunday. Fresh burn scar areas stand at greater risk of mudslides because they no longer have trees and vegetation providing support to the land, according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Jacob Hinson.
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.
Trump meets with California residents, fire and law enforcement officials to see LA wildfire damage first hand
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Southern California and met with residents to tour the damage of the Los Angeles wildfires on Friday.
California Wildfire Map Shows Areas Getting Rain This Weekend
Rain is expected in Southern California this weekend, and although the region needs the rain, it comes with risks.
Trump visits California after ripping 'idiot' Newsom on wildfire; critics bash crime, homelessness, spending
President Trump is ripping California Gov. Gavin Newsom over mismanagement of the state leading up to the devastating wildfires and handling of sanctuary cities ahead of his visit to the Golden State.
Flood Watches posted for Los Angeles wildfire burn scars as rain returns to Southern California
The first significant rainfall in several months will spread across Southern California this weekend, giving a badly needed sip of water to an area parched by drought and devastated by multiple raging wildfires.
Want to help Southern California wildfire victims? These groups are looking for donations
The American Red Cross is helping wildfire victims find shelter and food. Call the American Red Cross hotline at 1-800-RED CROSS or text CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a donation. The nonprofit organization urged Californians to sign up to give blood, noting that blood donations have dropped since the fires began.
California Wildfire Investigators Help Victims Begin Recovery Process
Forensic loss eventuation company California Wildfire Investigators specializes in wildfire damage assessment, helping homeowners recover their losses resulting from wildfire damage.
Donald Trump Gives California Two Ultimatums for Wildfire Aid
Donald Trump has named two conditions that he said he will need to see before agreeing to provide federal disaster relief to California.
Donald Trump promises wildfire aid for Los Angeles after standoff over California water policies
Trump pledged to provide federal disaster relief for people affected by the deadly wildfires ravaging southern California.
Thousands ordered to evacuate as new wildfire threatens Southern California homes
More than 31,000 people have been ordered to evacuate from the Hughes Fire, and another 23,000 are under evacuation warnings, LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said. There were no reports of homes or other structures burned. Parts of Interstate 5 near the Hughes Fire that had been closed reopened Wednesday evening.