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| Rain in South California; helps with wildfire control, raises other issues |
| 2025-01-27 |
| [NPR] As much needed rain falls across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and gives firefighters relief from ongoing wildfires, officials are warning residents of hazardous waste, toxic ash runoff and mudslides. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch beginning at 4:00 p.m. PDT on Sunday through 4:00 p.m. PDT Monday that includes areas scorched by the fires known as "burn scars." Firefighters have made progress on the fires, with the Palisade Fire 87% contained, the Eaton Fire 95% contained and the Hughes Fire, which broke out on Wednesday morning, 92% contained. ------------- one wildfire in San Diego is only 10% contained but that will change tomorrow; rain may lead to flow of toxic substances Related: Wildfire 01/25/2025 Compton Cowboys step up during Los Angeles wildfires to rescue endangered horses Wildfire 01/25/2025 California Poll: LA Mayor's Approval Rating Plummets Wildfire 01/25/2025 Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary |
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