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Forecasted California rain changes threats from wildfires

California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats

Much-need rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.

The Independent on MSN · 23h

LA wildfires live: Residents face new threats of mudslides and ‘toxic ash’ as rain hits Southern California

Southern California residents are facing new threats after rain fell over neighborhoods most impacted by recent wildfires.Much-needed rain fell in the Los Angeles area on Saturday and showers are expected to continue on Sunday,

The Lancet · 3h

Wildfires in southern California: concerns for lung health

As of Jan 21, 2025, firefighters in southern California, USA, were still struggling to extinguish two of the largest wildfires the state has ever seen. The Palisades fire broke out in the western suburbs of Los Angeles,

Trump issues new California water order

Palm Beach Post · 5h

Trump issues new California water order as wildfires continue to burn: What to know

Donald Trump signed a wide-ranging executive order demanding federal and state officials deliver more water and other resources to southern California.

Seattle Times · 7h

Trump seeks to assert more control over California’s water

The president, who has assailed California’s leaders over wildfires, issued the directive in an executive order that was dated Friday but released on Sunday.

NBC News on MSN · 12h

Trump seeks to circumvent laws on California's water amid wildfire response

Trump has signed an executive order seeking to circumvent federal and state laws dealing with California's water system in an effort to provide the southern part of the state with necessary water resources to fight wildfires.

Rain douses fire in Southern California

The Associated Press on MSN · 15h

Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff

Rain falling on Southern California is expected to aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring new troubles such as toxic ash runoff.

The Washington Post on MSN · 10h

Some mudslide risk in Southern California after rain helped ease fires

Mudflows prompted the closures of at least some roads, including in Topanga Canyon and on parts of the Pacific Coast Highway.

U.S. News & World Report · 15h

Rain in Southern California Creates Mudflows but Helps Firefighters

More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.

There's a lot of resources responding to southern California wildfires, says Orange County fire chief

Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessy discusses how Los Angeles County is allocating fire fighting resources 'Fox News @ ...

After California's wildfires, mounting concerns about rebuilding

After the devastating wildfires in Southern California, many homeowners expressed growing frustration over what could be a ...

Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires

Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made ...

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Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern ...

Fox Weather on MSN4d

Firefighters gain control of new wildfires in Southern California as critical fire weather conditions wane

Firefighters in Southern California have been conducting more fierce wildfire fights as crews race to contain and extinguish ...

Yahoo12d

Standing Strong: Supporting our Community Through the Southern California Wildfires

An aerial image shows smoke (L) from the Palisades Fire rising behind the downtown Los Angeles skyline as the city is covered in a haze from wildfires raging around Los Angeles, California on ...

Southern California is about to get soaked -- the good and the potentially bad

The Los Angeles area is preparing for its first rain since wildfires first broke out weeks ago. But too much rain at once ...

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California fires updates for Sunday, Jan. 26

As widespread rain moves into Southern California, residents in the recent burn scar areas brace for mudslides, rockslides, ...

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