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 did it help reduce the fire danger?
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 threat of toxic runoff.
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.
Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
Snow shut down a key interstate north of Los Angeles for hours on Monday while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California in the first significant storm of
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.
Heavy Rain triggering mudslides, toxic runoff after California wildfires
Rainfall in parts of Southern California on Monday boosts the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
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.
Trump issues new California water order as wildfires continue to burn: What to know
Donald Trump signed a wide-ranging executive order demanding federal and state officials deliver more water and other ...
5 things to know for Jan. 28: Transgender troops, Immigration raids, Public health, California wildfires, DeepSeek
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Trump’s ordered water ‘solution’ to fight California‘s fires comes up dry, officials charge
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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 ...
Southern California Edison shares new details on transmission lines in Eaton amid wildfire probe
Southern California Edison, a unit of utility Edison International , said on Monday preliminary analysis of data showed a ...
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New footage shows possible start of California's deadly Eaton Fire
A law firm suing Southern California Edison released an edited video that it says appears show the start of the deadly Eaton ...
California lawmakers propose making oil companies liable for wildfires, payouts
California lawmakers proposed making fossil fuel companies liable for natural disasters by allowing natural disaster victims ...
What role did arsonists play in the California wildfires?
Most likely not, though it may take months before there are definitive answers. "To jump to any conclusions right now is ...
Johnson considering Trump's call to condition California wildfire aid on voter ID crackdown
DORAL, Fla. — Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., suggested Monday that he is open to conditioning California wildfire aid on ...
What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
Twenty-eight people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires ...