Storm clean-up work continues as crews monitor burn scar areas

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A series of back-to-back storms has dropped significant rain across Southern California, triggering the risk of mudslides, flooding and debris flows in recent burn scar areas.

The possibility of scattered showers were forecast through Friday evening in many parts of the region.

The bulk of the storm moved through Southern California early Thursday amid evacuation warnings.

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Mar 13, 2025, 8:44 PM

Maps shows SoCal burn scar areas under evacuations amid rainstorm

As a late-winter storm brings rain to Southern California, evacuation orders and warnings have been issued in recent wildfire burn areas in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Official interactive maps show where evacuations are in effect, including the areas impacted by the Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth and Airport fires.

Los Angeles County officials issued evacuation warnings and "address specific" evacuation orders in places vulnerable to mudslides, including recent burn areas. Those orders remained in effect Thursday.

Orange County Public Information Map: Click here to see where OC evacuations are in effect.

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Mar 12, 2025, 3:00 PM GMT

Evacuation warnings in effect for Palisades Fire burn area

In the Pacific Palisades, evacuation warnings are in effect for those living in the Palisades burn area. Some spots saw flooding and debris flows during a bout of heavy rain last month.

The evacuation warning will remain in place through 6 p.m. Thursday. The affected areas include Getty Villa area, Highlands near the burn areas, Bienveneda area near Temescal Canyon Park, Rivas Canyon/Will Rogers State Park area, Mandeville Canyon above Tanners Road, Old Ranch Road and Rustic Creek.

Meanwhile, the Pacific Coast Highway between Chautauqua Boulevard and Carbon Beach Terrace will be closed starting at noon Wednesday.

In the Pacific Palisades, evacuation warnings are in effect for those living in the Palisades burn area. Some spots saw flooding and debris flows during a bout of heavy rain last month.
Mar 12, 2025, 3:00 PM GMT

Evacuation warnings, orders in effect for Sierra Madre

In Sierra Madre, evacuation warnings and orders are in effect for areas deemed high-risk. The orders took effect at 7 a.m. Wednesday and will last through 6 p.m. Thursday, according to officials. No street parking will be allowed in areas impacted by the orders.

The places under evacuation orders are: SMD-E001, SMD-E002A, SMD-E002B, SMD-E002C, SMD-E003, SMD-E004, SMD-E005, SMD-E006A, SMD-E006B, SMD-E007, SMD-E008, SMD-E009, SMD-E010A, SMD-E010B, SMD-E011A, SMD-E011C, SMD-E012A, SMD-E012B, SMD-E012C, SMD-E012D, SMD-E013B, SMD-E014B.

The places under evacuation warnings are: SMD-E011D, SMD-E013A, SMD-E014A, SMD-E015, SMD-E016.

In Sierra Madre, evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for areas deemed high-risk due to the incoming storm.