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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 · 4d

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.

CNN on MSN · 4d

Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area

With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.

Palisades, Eaton Fires Over 95% Contained

Forbes · 18h

California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Over 95% 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.

Newsweek · 34m

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. Why It

Sacramento Bee · 15h

Update: Palisades Fire at 97% containment, 23,448 acres affected in Los Angeles County

It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 22 days. A crew of 800 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 97% of the fire by Wednesday evening. Th

USA Today2d

Rain is only a break from LA wildfire danger: 'Keep things down for a week'

As the weather system that finally brought substantial rain to Southern California moves slowly east, battle-scarred residents may be wondering how long they’re safe from the kind of wildfires ...

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 ...

4don MSN

From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat

Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters who have been ...

PBS3d

Southern California rain helps fight fires but causes mudflows, boosting toxic ash runoff risk

The Palisades Fire, the largest of the blazes that ... The rain snapped a near-record streak of dry weather for Southern California. Most of Southern California is currently in “extreme ...

Los Angeles Times8d

Southern California is about to get its first rain in months. Here’s what it means for the fires

scattered fires across Southern California, a reprieve from extreme fire danger may be in sight. A small amount of rain is in the forecast beginning late Friday through early Saturday, a much ...

3don MSN

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 ...

WooGlobe on MSN1d

California Wildfires: The Devastating Story of L.A.'s Worst Fire Season

California is burning again. The Los Angeles area has endured one of its worst wildfire seasons, fueled by powerful winds and ...

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 ...

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