27.01.2025 18:42
Rainfall in the fire-affected area of Los Angeles, California, has raised warnings about potential mudslides. Experts emphasized the need to be cautious of debris flow and toxic ash runoff resulting from the aftermath of the fire.
Warnings have been issued that the heavy rain affecting the areas where the wildfires that started on January 7 in Los Angeles, California, may lead to toxic ash runoff.
RAIN HAS STARTED IN THE FIRE AREA
Joe Sirard, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service (NWS), made a statement regarding the weather in the fire area in Los Angeles. Sirard noted that the rain, which has been effective since yesterday in the fire area, positively impacted firefighting efforts but has also caused mudslides in some areas.
MUDSLIDE DANGER
Sirard warned that the mudslides could lead to the movement of debris left from the fire and toxic ash runoff, stating that even a small amount of rain increases the risk of mudslides.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In Los Angeles, wildfires that started in the Pacific Palisades area on the morning of January 7 quickly spread to surrounding areas, including Eaton, Hurst, Sunset, and Woodley, resulting in the deaths of 28 people. The total damage and economic loss caused by the fires, which turned thousands of acres to ash, is estimated to be between 250 and 275 billion dollars. Additionally, a new fire that broke out around Castaic Lake on January 23 spread over an area larger than 4,000 hectares.