Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area
Rain in the forecast for Southern California this weekend could bring relief to firefighters battling wildfires. But it also brings risks of mudslides and toxic runoff.

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2 developments- Jan 22, 2025Potential Rain On the Horizon, But Fire Risks Continue for Now
- Jan 24, 2025Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area
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