In the same month that multiple fires devastated Los Angeles County, the Border 2 Fire sparked and set over 6,000 acres ablaze in San Diego County, prompting more evacuation orders, according to officials.
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:52 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
A combination of hotter and drier weather and more people living in places that naturally burn are making things complicated.
The National Weather Service said there is a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms across the region, which could bring periods of heavy rainfall that could overwhelm the burn-scar areas.
The return of the rain in Los Angeles has triggered Flash Flood Warnings, mudslides and debris flows in burn-scar areas, forcing officials to close roads and schools in the region.
First discovered: 3 p.m. Jan. 26 A new wildfire was reported today at 3 p.m. in Riverside County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Southern California and met with residents to tour the damage of the Los Angeles wildfires on Friday.
Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Sunday, as the region receives much-needed rain that has produced flood and mudslide warnings lasting through Monday. Saturday, 4:00 p.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 87% containment, the Eaton Fire at 95% containment and the Hughes Fire at 92% containment.
President Trump is ripping California Gov. Gavin Newsom over mismanagement of the state leading up to the devastating wildfires and handling of sanctuary cities ahead of his visit to the Golden State.
Donald Trump has named two conditions that he said he will need to see before agreeing to provide federal disaster relief to California.
Ride-hailing workers are helping to evacuate people from the blazes. But they are unprotected by state rules that safeguard other workers from wildfire smoke.
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