Rain helps Southern California firefighters

Study Says Changing Climate Made Southern California Wildfires More Likely, More Intense
Tuesday's report, too rapid for peer-review yet, found global warming boosted the likelihood of high fire weather conditions in this month's fires by 35% and its intensity by 6%.
Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area
With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.
How does rain impact wildfire risk in Southern California right now
San Diego's dry conditions greatly increased the risk for wildfires. “We’ve been experiencing extreme fire behavior throughout Southern California as many have seen," said Rob Johnson, public information officer for CAL Fire.
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
Rain is finally coming to Southern California: What you need to know
Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California. Here's the forecast and an assessment of how much it will help reduce fire risk.
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.
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 helps Southern California firefighters but sends ash and mud flowing down hillsides
Rain is easing after Southern California’s first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters but caused ash, mud and debris to flow across streets in wildfire-bur
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.
Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles County was closed on Sunday afternoon due to mudflows as rain fell in parts of Southern California.
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How much rain did LA, San Diego, Ventura get this weekend? See preliminary totals for SoCal
Some areas in Southern California, a region plagued by drought conditions, saw more than inch of rain this weekend.
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Amber Alert issued in Southern California for man sought in Kings County killing
An Amber Alert was issued Wednesday in the search for man sought in the killing of a woman in Central California.
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ICE raids reported across Southern California
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Incarcerated firefighters helping battle blazes in San Diego County
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