Rain in Southern California creates mudflows but helps firefighters
The first significant storm of the season brought rain to Southern California in January 2025, helping firefighters after the Los Angeles-area wildfires but causing mudflows and raising the risk of toxic ash running off burned areas.
24 across the spectrum · tap a section to jump
The story so far
3 developments- Jan 22, 2025Southern California will finally see much-needed rain — why that may bring new threats to wildfire-ravaged areas
- Jan 25, 2025Rain in Southern California will aid firefighters but create a risk of toxic ash runoff
- Jan 26, 2025Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
Who covered each development
No new developments
Quiet for 611 daysLast development · Jan 26, 2025 — Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
Terms in this story
The bigger story
Left
2 viewpointsRain Provides Some Reprieve From LA Wildfires But Creates New Environmental Risk
Rain helps Southern California firefighters but sends ash and mud flowing down hillsides
Center
15 viewpointsRain in Southern California Creates Mud and Debris Flows, But Helps Fire Crews
Rain helps Southern California firefighters but sends ash and mud flowing down hillsides
Right
7 viewpointsRain in Southern California creates mudflows but helps firefighters - The Daily Reporter
Southern California braces for flooding, mudslides as intense rainfall expected among wildfire-ravaged areas
Other outlets
International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage
Left
4 articlesCalifornia officials warn of ‘high danger of mud and debris flows’ as rain follows wildfires
Rain and dangerous winds offer comfort and concern to fire-ravaged California
Center
0 articlesNone
Right
0 articlesNone