Rain brings help to LA, Border 2 Fire continues

Southern California fire containment: Rain brings help to LA, Border 2 Fire continues
Rain brought much needed aid to the Los Angeles firefight, moving the fires surrounding the city closer to containment.
Rain in Southern California creates mudflows but helps firefighters
LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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.
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.
‘Don’t count on’ rain, Cal Fire says as fight continues with Otay wilderness fire
The Red Cross has set up a temporary evacuation shelter at Cuyamaca College, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway in El Cajon. Christine Welch, regional communications director for the Red Cross, said 31 people and 12 pets stayed at the shelter overnight Friday and 68 people slept in RVs in the parking lot.
Cal fire: rain helping put out Border 2 fire
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Eastlake neighbors say rain brings relief in light of Border 2 Fire
Residents in the Eastlake community can now breathe a sigh of relief after rain falls across the San Diego County creating a much different scene around the Border 2 Fire.
Will rain showers affect the Border 2 Fire response?
Scattered rain showers in San Diego County, particularly in the Otay Mountain Wilderness area, may affect the ongoing response to the Border 2 Fire on Sunday and into Monday.
Evacuation orders eased in Border 2 fire area amid rainy conditions
Rain that arrived late Saturday in San Diego County brought with it cautious optimism as officials eased evacuation orders and warnings in the Border 2 fire area. Cal Fire officials said the Border 2 fire,
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Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
Rain fell on parts of Southern California on Sunday and the scattered showers were expected to continue overnight, boosting ...
Significant rain to douse fire-ravaged LA but floods possible in scorched areas
Drought-ravaged Los Angeles, still battling the remnants of a series of devastating wildfires, will receive significant ...
With rain on the way, dread grows in fire-ravaged Palisades, Altadena and landslide-prone Rancho Palos Verdes
Residents in Pacific Palisades, Altadena and Rancho Palos Verdes fear too much rain too fast will cause landslides and create ...
Flood Watch Issued For Fire-Stricken Los Angeles Areas—Here’s Why Rain Might Be An Issue
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch effective from 4 p.m. Sunday to 4 p.m. Monday for areas in or near burn ...
Rain For SoCal Brings Fire Relief, But At What Price?
After another devastating week of wildfires, southern California will finally receive some rain this weekend. While rain ...
Floods, landslides are risks as fire-scarred Los Angeles girds for rain
There is a 10% to 20% chance of flash flooding and landslides in some recently burned areas of Los Angeles County, ...
How does rain impact wildfire risk
Cal Fire says the rain helped to extinguish hot spots and helps firefighters with containment. While the rain is very much ...
Eaton Fire area braces for rain
Forecasted rain is heading toward Altadena and Pasadena, right in the Eaton Fire burn area. Now, residents are hoping to ...