Evacuation warnings issued in Southern California for potential storm debris flows
Hillsides along Pacific Coast Highway have been covered with plastic in anticipation of heavy rain on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Officials warn that mudslides and flooding may occur over the next several days in the fire-burn areas. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
LAFD Issues Evacuation Warnings for Burn Scarred Areas
Angelenos who were able to return home to their fire ravaged communities are now facing new possible evacuation orders as pounding rains expected to hit L.A. County Thursday
Storm bringing risk of mudslides, debris flows to trigger evacuation warnings in LA burn scars
"Heavy rain over the burn scars could trigger life-threatening and damaging flooding and debris flows," the National Weather Service said in an advisory Wednesday for a flood watch in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, which will be in effect from Thursday morning to evening.
Evacuation warnings issued for parts of Palisades, Hurst, Sunset fire burn areas
An evacuation warning will be in effect starting Thursday morning for parts of the Palisades, Sunset and Hurst fire burn zones, officials said.
LA County residents to face evacuation warnings due to risks of mudslides and debris flows
With heavy rain bringing the risk of dangerous debris flows, the Los Angeles Fire Department has announced evacuation warnings — and mandatory evacuation orders for some specific addresses — in areas recently burned by wildfires.
Evacuation warnings issued in L.A., OC fire areas ahead of storm
Due to the risk of flooding and mudslides as the storm ramps up on Thursday, the Los Angeles Fire Department issued evacuation warnings for areas near recent burn zones.
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