Rain douses fire in Southern California

Were the rains enough to ease Southern California’s fire threat? What we know
The recent storm brought some much needed moisture to Southern California without the dangerous mudslides some feared. But did it help reduce the fire danger?
Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
Rain mostly moved out of Southern California on Monday after the first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters while causing ash and mud to flow across streets,
Good news for Southern California wildfires: Rain in forecast (but there's a catch)
If the rain falls at a steady, lighter rate, Southern California could be in good shape. That could mean enough rain to help ease the firefighting strain, but not enough to trigger another potential disaster. Heavier rain could mean the chance for flash flooding or mudslides over fresh burn scars.
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.
Rain headed to fire-ravaged Southern California will bring threat of landslides
Much-anticipated rain could be headed to drought-stricken Southern California this weekend -- but rainfall also brings the threat of landslides.
Southern California fire containment: Rain brings help to LA, Border 2 Fire continues
The Eaton and Palisades fires ignited nearly four weeks ago during a historic wind event that has seen the two fires kill at least 28 people, burn nearly 37,500 acres and destroy thousands of homes and businesses.
Much-needed rain arrives in Southern California reducing short-term wildfire threat
Flood alerts remain in effect across portions of the Los Angeles area in Southern California as much-needed rain moves into the region. And while the rain is helping with the ongoing wildfire fight, it’s triggering fears of mud and debris flows in burn scar areas.
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 battling multiple major blazes for nearly a month in the Los Angeles area, but also prompting new threats of floods and mudslides across burn-scarred lands.
Rain, snow across Southern California tempers fire threat — for now
The heaviest rainfall has slowed across Southern California. While the storm caused some mudslide and flooding issues, officials say it was largely beneficial.
Much-needed rain falls on parched Southern California, Southwest U.S.
A slow-moving low-pressure system will linger over the Southwest, bringing steady rain through at least Monday.
Rainstorms Bring Some Relief, and Mudslides, to Parched Southern California
Heavy rain beginning Sunday afternoon caused some mudslides, and snow closed part of Interstate 5 near Los Angeles.
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