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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.

The New York Times · 5d

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.

KXTV-TV Sacramento on MSN · 4d

How does rain impact wildfire risk in Southern California right now

San Diego's dry conditions greatly increased the risk for wildfires. “We’ve been experiencing extreme fire behavior throughout Southern California as many have seen," said Rob Johnson, public information officer for CAL Fire.

Palisades, Eaton Fires More Than 96% Contained

Forbes · 22h

California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires More Than 96% Contained

Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, listing no other active fires in Los Angeles as a red flag warning is in effect for much the region until Friday evening.

ABC · 5d

California fires live updates: Rain heading to LA this weekend

The Palisades Fire, which started on Jan. 7, has burned 23,713 acres and has destroyed 5,828 structures, including homes and businesses, according to an update from Cal Fire on Monday. At least 10 fire-related deaths have been reported in the Palisades Fire.

Hosted on MSN · 22h

California Wildfire Map: Update on Containment as New Fire Starts

All wildfires burning in Southern California were largely contained as of Thursday morning, even after a new fire ignited in San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday afternoon. Multiple wildfires continue to burn in Southern California amid unnaturally dry conditions,

4don MSN

Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides

More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but ...

California Wildfires: Expected rain may boost firefighting efforts, but officials are vigilant about flooding.

The rain that is expected to hit the scorched Los Angeles landscape this weekend may bring relief to the fire fights, but it ...

6don MSN

From fires to flood watches: Winter storm expected to bring rain, snow to Southern California

California's deadly wildfires could come to an end in the coming days when a weekend storm douses historically dry terrain, ...

The Washington Post12d

High-risk fire weather returns to Southern California starting Monday

Southern California is facing another round of dangerous fire weather Monday and Tuesday — driving new risk as the region reels from the destructive firestorm that ignited during a high-wind ...

3don MSN

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 ...

L.A. live fire updates: Flooding, mudflows after bouts of heavy rain prompt road and school closures

L.A.'s first significant storm of the season has already forced the closure of the 5 freeway at the Grapevine, unleashed mud ...

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 ...

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