Evacuation Warnings in LA County Lifted as Storm Moves Away
Evacuation Warnings Lifted for Los Angeles County Burn Scars
Evacuation warnings for areas impacted by recent wildfire burn scars in Los Angeles County were lifted Thursday afternoon, following a night of steady rainfall that posed risks of mud and debris flows.
The warnings, issued Wednesday night, prompted residents to prepare for potential evacuation orders due to the anticipated hazards. They were officially rescinded around 3 p.m. on Thursday.
"The main part of the storm has passed, but stay alert for potential hazards near you," cautioned the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
These warnings addressed several wildfire areas, including the Palisades, Eaton, Agua Dulce, Franklin, Bridge, Kenneth, and Canyon fires. Additionally, the city of Los Angeles issued a similar warning for the Sunset Fire area in the Hollywood Hills.
Southern California’s hillsides, already saturated from a storm in late December, are poised to receive additional rainfall from this week’s weather system. Burned hillsides are especially susceptible to mudslides and debris flows, as the absence of vegetation allows soil to become loose and easily displaced by high rainfall rates.
Flood watches remain in effect for many parts of Southern California into Thursday evening as officials monitor the situation closely.
Looking ahead, another storm is forecast to bring additional rain this weekend, following a particularly wet December for Los Angeles. A brief respite may occur late Sunday into Monday, but forecasts indicate another system could deliver more rainfall by mid-week.
