California firefighters got a break over the weekend from the critical fire weather that fanned the flames of multiple wildfires that tore through Ventura, San Diego, and Los Angeles counties this month.
After battling multiple fires cropping up amid dry and windy weather, a round of weekend rain brought both much-needed relief to the area and a new threat: debris flows and flash flooding in burn scar areas.
“Heavy rain is currently affecting our region, and we urge everyone — especially those in recently burned areas — to stay vigilant. The recent fires have left the soil unstable, increasing the risk of mudslides, flash floods, and debris flows,” the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department warned.
That risk is forecast to continue through Monday afternoon around Southern California after debris and mud blocked roads on Sunday…