Is California's Wildfire Risk Over? What Forecast Shows
Exceptionally dry weather has targeted Southern California so far this winter, creating ideal conditions for wildfires.
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
So far, many clues to the origins of the deadly Eaton fire, which started in the area just after 6 p.m. that evening and went on to kill 17 people, have pointed to the brushy hillside where a tangle of electrical lines stretch up Eaton Canyon.
Southern California rains arrive, heightening mudslide concerns in scorched areas
This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Sunday, Jan. 27. For the latest updates on the fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Monday, Jan. 27. Intermittent showers sweeping across Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters battling devastating wildfires but threatened to bring an unwelcome side effect — mudslides.
Mudslide concerns remain near California's burn scar areas as heavy rain falls in LA County
The rain is raising concerns about potential mudslides in recent burn scar areas, including Malibu, Altadena, and other regions.
Forecasted California rain changes threats from wildfires to landslides
Southern California is expecting up to an inch of rain in some parts, aiding the fight against wildfires but also causing landslides that threaten homes in Los Angeles area. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports on the anxieties residents face as they try to resettle.
California rain helps short-term fire threat, sets off mudslides in burn scar areas
Southern California received some much-needed rainfall over the last two days, which helped with the ongoing wildfire fight across the Los Angeles area. However, the return of the rain triggered Flash Flood Warnings,
California fears rain will trigger mudslides, debris flows after wildfires
Southern Californians are worried wet weather will trigger mudslides and debris flows as it's trying to recover from devastating wildfires.
California's federal lands are hemorrhaging carbon dioxide. Wildfires are largely to blame
A study from the U.S. Geological Survey found the ecosystems on California's public lands are losing the carbon they've ...
Study says climate change made conditions that fed California wildfires more likely, more intense
WASHINGTON (AP) — Human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions ...
California Wildfire Relief at Risk After Trump Funding Freeze
Concerns arose that the freeze could affect California wildfire relief, particularly that from federal agencies such as the ...
Were the rains enough to ease Southern California’s fire threat? What we know
The recent storm brought some much needed moisture to Southern California without the dangerous mudslides some feared. But ...
Kelsey Grammer says California lawmakers 'took their eye off the ball' in wildfires catastrophe
"Wish You Were Here" star Kelsey Grammer says California officials weren't as prepared as they could have been for the recent ...
California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the ...
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LIVE: California fires updates for Tuesday, Jan. 28
Although evacuation orders have since been lifted for most of LA County, fire survivors continue to face the road to recovery ...
Why California’s fire response could make or break the careers of several politicians
Crises — either real or merely perceived — can make or break political careers as news media and the voting public judge how ...
California utility reports fault on power line miles away from origin of deadly Eaton fire
Southern California Edison has reported a Jan. 7 fault on a power line that was connected miles away from the lines located ...
Scientists link surge in heavy metals in soil to California lithium battery plant fire
Scientists have linked a lithium battery plant fire in California earlier this month to a surge in heavy metals found in ...