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Rain douses fire in Southern California

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?

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Rains arrive in fire-devastated California. Now concerns turn to mudslides.

The intermittent showers sweeping across parts of Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters battling devastating wildfires but could bring an unwelcome side effect − mudslides.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

There’s mudslide risk in Southern California after weekend rain that helped ease fires

Mudflows prompted the closures of at least some roads, including in Topanga Canyon and on parts of the Pacific Coast Highway.

Climate change made Los Angeles wildfires more likely

Newsweek on MSN · 7h

Is Los Angeles' Rain Over? Forecast as Wildfires Continue

L.A. had a significant temperature drop, with an average of 50 degrees—8.6 degrees lower than the historical five-year average.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 7h

Study says climate change made conditions that fed Los Angeles wildfires more likely, more intense

A quick scientific study finds that human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions that fanned the flames of the recent devastating Southern California wildfires.

The Verge · 7h

Climate change made the Los Angeles wildfires more likely

Climate change helped to set the stage for the devastating Los Angeles fires this month, a new study by 32 researchers shows. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires broke out in early January and soon killed at least 28 people,

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Rain is only a break from LA wildfire danger: 'Keep things down for a week'

No more rainfall is expected in the area until possibly late in the first week of February, but Santa Ana winds aren't in ...

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 ...

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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.

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Study says climate change made conditions that fed California wildfires more likely, more intense

Human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions that fanned the ...

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Rain in California helps firefighters respond to wildfires but presents risk of toxic ash runoff

Rain in Southern California is expected to help firefighters responding to multiple wildfires, but potentially heavy rain on ...

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Climate change worsened likelihood of California wildfires: Report

The recent wildfires in California were worsened by climate change, a new report found. The study, released Tuesday by the ...

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Rain aids firefighters in Los Angeles wildfires, sends ash and mud flowing through streets

More than an inch of rain fell in many areas, loosening Los Angeles hillsides burned bare by the recent blaze near the ...

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From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat

Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters who have been ...

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Red Flag Warning for Nebraska in Aftermath of California Fires

"A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior," the ...

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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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