Los Angeles County, Mudslides

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 14
First discovered: 6:08 p.m. Feb. 14 A new wildfire was reported today at 6:08 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
4 things to know about mudslide risk as major rains hit Los Angeles County
When hills are healthy, vegetation can anchor the soil in place. But when that is burned off, hillsides become vulnerable to erosion, and slopes can come crashing down.
Los Angeles Mudslides Sweep Car Into the Ocean, Video Shows
Videos have been posted online of mudslides causing chaos in Southern California after a powerful rainstorm hit the area on Thursday. The storm has impacted a widespread swathe of Southern California with some mandatory evacuations being ordered over fears of rock slides and debris flows in recent burn scar areas,
Breaking: Archer Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 14
First discovered: 8:19 a.m. Feb. 14 A new wildfire was reported today at 8:19 a.m. in Los Angeles County. Archer Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Los Angeles County leaders warn of heavy rain, possible evacuations in burn areas
Residents in burn scar areas should be ready to evacuate if needed. City and county agencies have readied streets for debris flow with K-rails and sandbags, as a storm moves in on Wednesday, Feb.
Los Angeles County leaders news conference ahead of peak storm conditions
County leaders discuss preparations in the Eaton and Palisades fire zones, preparations made ahead of the storms, and advise residents to heed evacuation warnings should the storm create hazards.
Los Angeles Hit With Mudslides and Debris Flow as Roadways Hammered
Portions of Los Angeles County are getting socked by debris flow and mudslides amid pounding rain Thursday night. Newsweek reached out to the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) via email for comment.
Storm moving out of LA County after hours of rainfall brought mudslides and flooding
A storm that brought hours of steady and sometimes heavy rain to Southern California is moving out of the region.
Fire-ravaged LA County hit with mudslides, flooding as heavy rain drenches region
Parts of Los Angeles County are experiencing mudslides and flooding following a major rain storm — just a month after deadly fires ravaged the region. The National Weather Service issued an alert Thursday evening local time — warning residents of a “high risk of road flooding,
Powerful storm triggers flooding, mudslides in LA County
A destructive storm is making its way out of Southern California Friday, but not before flooding streets, neighborhoods and freeways, causing crashes and congestion, and leading to evacuation orders in recent burn areas.
Atmospheric river slams into L.A. County, bringing mudslides and flooding, and trapping cars
Just a month after fierce Santa Ana winds propelled a firestorm across Los Angeles County, residents faced another extreme weather event Thursday. The biggest storm of the season so far hit Southern California,
Should builders permit their own projects? Post-fire LA considers a radical idea
The recent spate of Los Angeles County fires has led many different parties to re-examine state and local approaches to ...
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Evacuation order, warnings lifted in three San Bernardino County communities
On Friday at 6 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department lifted evacuation warnings for the communities of ...
LA County Fire Chief: Super Scoopers, choppers work – but were grounded during fierce wildfire winds
During a new process aimed at increasing the county’s fiscal transparency, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone on ...
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Video Captures Los Angeles Firefighter, SUV Pushed into Ocean by Mudslide
Dashcam video shows a mudslide along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu carry a Los Angeles fire vehicle into the ocean.
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LA County launches Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire recovery
In partnership with UCLA, the commission will develop a set of recommendations to serve as a roadmap for the county.
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Mandatory evacuation order issued for Airport Fire burn area in Orange County
A mandatory evacuation order was issued Thursday for areas around the Airport Fire burn scar in Orange County due to ...
Update: Palisades Fire remains 100% contained, 23,706.6 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,706.6 acres after being active for ...
Weather service says storm could bring high risk of debris flows to Los Angeles County burn areas
A storm starting overnight Tuesday in California is expected to bring a high risk of debris flows later this week to the burn areas from the Los Angeles County fires. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain is ...