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.

Mar 13, 2025, 12:12 PM GMT

Storm prompts school closures

As a storm moves across Southern California, some school districts are closing campuses as a precaution.

All schools in the Snowline Joint Unified School District will be closed once again on Thursday, officials announced.

"Evacuation warnings continue for parts of our district in San Bernardino County, and evacuation orders are in effect for areas within Los Angeles County. In addition, we are currently experiencing the strongest part of this storm system," the district said in a statement.

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Mar 13, 2025, 2:55 PM GMT

Residents near Bridge Fire burn scar under evacuation warning

Residents of the mountain community of Wrightwood are under evacuation warnings as the people near the Bridge Fire burn scar braced for potential mud and debris flows amid the winter storm.

"It's that side of town that's a concern, I've evacuated five times in 13 years because of the fires, and that last fire we had was very very scary," said Laurie Franklin.

Residents of the mountain community of Wrightwood are under evacuation warnings as the people near the Bridge Fire burn scar braced for potential mud and debris flows amid the winter storm.

Last September, the Bridge Fire burned right along the southern and western portions of the area, destroying more than a dozen homes.

Not only are there evacuation warnings in place for the town of Wrightwood, but Mount Baldy as well. Parts of Highland are also under an evacuation warning, below the Line Fire burn scar.

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Mar 13, 2025, 1:29 AM GMT

Mandatory evacuation order issued for Airport Fire burn scar areas in OC

A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for areas near the Airport Fire burn scar.

The areas under mandatory evacuation include: Trabuco Creek, Hot Springs Canyon and Bell Canyon. The order will be in effect starting at 6 p.m.

Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon remain under an evacuation warning.

A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for areas near the Airport Fire burn scar.
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Mar 12, 2025, 10:54 PM GMT

Bass urges Angelenos to 'stay vigilant' amid incoming storm

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Wednesday morning that Los Angeles' Emergency Operations Center has been activated to a Level 2.

The city has set up concrete barriers to stem mudflows, prepositioned fire department search and rescue teams and LADWP crews are on standby to respond to power outages, according to a statement from the city.

"What concerns me is the fact that the storms might be real intense for short periods of time," Bass said. "I know the police department was in Palisades door knocking to very specific residents who need to evacuate."

Bass urged Angelenos to be prepared.

"While we prepare for another storm headed towards L.A., I want to urge Angelenos to stay vigilant, especially in burn scar areas," Bass said in a statement. "My number one job is to keep Angelenos safe, so please heed all evacuation warnings, stay vigilant and stay informed."

Pacific Palisades residents are hoping for the best with the incoming storm that has prompted evacuation warnings.

Pacific Palisades residents are watching, waiting and hoping for the best with the incoming storm.

"I worry about it, but I try not to consume my thoughts with every single thing that can go wrong," Pacific Palisades resident Nicole Burgess said. "I'm hoping the worst has already happened."
City News Service contributed to this report.