Heavy rain in California could cause mudslides and flooding in wildfire-scarred areas

  • Source: CNN
  • Published: 01/15/2019 12:00 AM

Thousands of people in fire devastated areas of California are under evacuation orders as a series of storms is expected to bring heavy rain, extreme winds and deep snow through the week. The rain could lead to mudflows and flooding in areas burned by wildfires last year. A mudslide forced the temporary closure of a section of the Pacific Coast Highway Monday, while some schools will be closed Tuesday in anticipation of heavy rain. Los Angeles County said mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for some properties impacted by the Woolsey Fire. LA County Sheriff's Department personnel will continue going door-to-door Tuesday morning to notify residents at properties identified as being at high risk for potential mud and debris flow, the county said in a statement.



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