Rainy Weather Helps Firefighters, But Creates New Risk: Toxic Ash Runoff
But potentially heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring new troubles — such as flooding and toxic ash runoff. The rain was expected to snap a near-record streak of dry weather for Southern ...
Southern California gets much-needed rain after weeks of fire, but toxic ash and mudslides a concern
The first significant storm of the season has brought snow and downpours to Southern California that doused wildfires and ...
LA flash flood watch: Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger destructive debris flows − a geologist explains how
Rain on burned hillslopes can trigger dangerous floods and debris flows. Those debris flows can move with the speed of a ...
California Rain Causes Plastics and Other Toxic Ash Runoff Warnings
Rain has continued to fall across parts of Southern California, increasing the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas hit by flames.
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Rain in California helps firefighters respond to wildfires but presents risk of toxic ash runoff
The ash contains pesticides, asbestos, plastics and lead. Officials urged residents to wear protective gear when they clean up. Concerns over potential debris flows after a fire have been ...
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Rain aids firefighters in Los Angeles wildfires, sends ash and mud flowing through streets
LOS ANGELES — The first significant storm of the season brought snow and downpours ... to rubble and ash after breaking out during powerful winds Jan. 7. The Palisades Fire, the largest of ...
LA wildfires live: Residents face new threats of mudslides and ‘toxic ash’ as rain hits Southern California
California officials warn of flood risks from rain after Trump adds conditions to LA disaster aid: Live - Seven fires are still raging across Southern California and have consumed more than 57,000 acr ...
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Southern California will finally see much-needed rain — why that may bring new threats to wildfire-ravaged areas
Higher elevations between 3,000 and 4,000 feet are likely to see snow with much colder temperatures ... new threats to burn-scar areas with ash and fire debris. These incredibly parched areas ...
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Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first significant storm of the season brought snow and downpours ... to rubble and ash after breaking out during powerful winds Jan. 7. The Palisades Fire, the largest ...
Snow briefly closes major interstate north of LA as needed rain douses California fires
Snow briefly shut down a key interstate north of Los Angeles for hours while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California ...