Southern California residents are facing new threats after rain fell over neighborhoods most impacted by recent wildfires. Much-needed rain fell in the Los Angeles area on Saturday and showers are expected to continue on Sunday, according to AccuWeather.
The moisture helps fire crews to slow the wildfires that started burning on January 7. More than 28 people have died in the blazes. The major L. Toxic ash is all the chared materials from the fires and it can contain pesticides, asbestos, plastics and lead, according to the Associated Press. Officials say more evacuations may be necessary to deal with the new threats. Trump said he would back the state, but floated conditions for receiving disaster aid.
Firefighters are making progress in containing the fires. The Palisades and Eaton fires, which have both been burning since January 7 in Los Angeles County, are now mostly contained.
The Palisades fire is now 87 percent contained while the Eaton fire is 95 percent contained, according to Cal Fire on Sunday evening. A flood advisory has been issued in parts of Los Angeles County, meaning flooding is starting to occur in the burn scars, according to the National Weather Service. Peak rain rates of 0. There is a chance of thunderstorms through Monday morning which could result in heavier showers, localized flooding, and small hail.
The wildfire-torn region could soon see yet another natural disaster, experts say. Now a flash flood watch is in effect in Los Angeles County from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. The Palisades fire, which has been burning since January 7, has scorched more than 23, acres in Los Angeles County. The blaze that erupted hours later, the Eaton fire, is now 95 percent contained after growing to 14, acres. Meanwhile, the Border 2 fire that broke out on Thursday in San Diego County is just 10 percent contained and has already blazed through more than 6, acres.
