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.
Some mudslide risk in Southern California after rain helped ease fires
Mudflows prompted the closures of at least some roads, including in Topanga Canyon and on parts of the Pacific Coast Highway.
Southern California fire containment: Rain brings help to LA, Border 2 Fire continues
Rain brought much needed aid to the Los Angeles firefight, moving the fires surrounding the city closer to containment.
Rain in Southern California Creates Mudflows but Helps Firefighters
More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Rain moves through Southern California, dousing fires but without causing serious mudslides
Rain has mostly moved out of Southern California after the first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters
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.
Study Says Climate Change Made Conditions That Fed California 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 ...
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.
California fires live updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29
PMDeath toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office reported an additional ...
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 ...
Power line had increase in current on day of Eaton Fire, California utility says
High-voltage power lines saw a temporary surge in electrical current in the area where the deadly Eaton Fire is believed to ...
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 ...
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 ...
Trump seeks to circumvent laws on California's water amid wildfire response
Trump has signed an executive order seeking to circumvent federal and state laws dealing with California's water system in an ...
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 ...