Rain brings help to LA, Border 2 Fire continues

Rain in Southern California Creates Mud and Debris Flows, But Helps Fire Crews
Officials cautioned that ash in recent burn zones was a toxic mix of incinerated cars, electronics, batteries, building materials, paints, furniture and other household items.
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.
‘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.
How does rain impact wildfire risk in Southern California right now
San Diego's dry conditions greatly increased the risk for wildfires. “We’ve been experiencing extreme fire behavior throughout Southern California as many have seen," said Rob Johnson, public information officer for CAL Fire.
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.
Cal fire: rain helping put out Border 2 fire
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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.
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,
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.
California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Several landslides were reported Sunday in the Los Angeles area after some locations received around a half inch of rain, ...
California wildfires latest: Rain brings relief and threat of mudslides to burn areas in Los Angeles
According to the National Weather Service, periods of moderate to heavy rain are expected through Monday afternoon and could ...
Flood watch in effect for fire scorched areas of California
Much of fire ravaged southern California is under a flood watch after devastating flames have left thousands of acres barren ...
Rain finally in forecast for fire-ravaged Southern California – but so is flood risk
If the rain falls at a steady, lighter rate, Southern California could be in good shape. That could mean enough rain to help ...
L.A. live fire updates: L.A. prepares for ‘worst-case scenario’ as rain brings risk of floods, landslides
Firefighters have battled multiple fires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties over the last few days. But after an epic dry ...