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Panhandle avoids drought but faces wildfire risks as La Nina continues
The Texas Panhandle has started the year drought-free due to the recent snowfall in the past month. According to officials, January is the driest month in the Texas Panhandle. However, this year, precipitation has helped the area avoid drought conditions.
Is California's Wildfire Risk Over? What Forecast Shows
How does rain impact wildfire risk in Southern California right now
Were the rains enough to ease Southern California’s fire threat? What we know
Southern California braces for flooding, mudslides as intense rainfall expected among wildfire-ravaged areas
The National Weather Service said there is a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms across the region, which could bring periods of heavy rainfall that could overwhelm the burn-scar areas.
Floods, landslides threaten Los Angeles along wildfire ‘burn scars’
High rain over a burn scar may result in debris flows or mudslides. Follow the instructions of local officials!” the National Weather Service said.
Roads, schools closed after dangerous weather conditions across Southern California
After weekend rainfall caused mudslides in wildfire burn scar areas and snow created dangerous driving conditions, several roadways and schools remain closed across the Southern California region.
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Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris and ash.
Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for more gusty winds, heightened wildfire risk
Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes that have killed at least
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.
Hughes Fire Live Tracker: Map of New Los Angeles Wildfire
The Hughes Fire that started on Wednesday has burned through over 5,000 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties on Wednesday.
San Diego blazes erupt; progress made on raging Hughes Fire: Wildfire updates
Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire weather," Cal Fire said.
California Wildfire Updates: Fires Near Full Containment—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides
Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Sunday, as the region receives much-needed rain that has produced flood and mudslide warnings lasting through Monday. Saturday, 4:00 p.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 87% containment, the Eaton Fire at 95% containment and the Hughes Fire at 92% containment.
Evacuations ordered as new fast-moving wildfire threatens remote mountain homes north of Los Angeles
The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and quickly burned through hundreds of acres of trees and brush, sending up a huge plume of dark smoke near the Lake Castaic area