Storm clean-up work continues as crews monitor burn scar areas
Last updated: Saturday, March 15, 2025 12:04AM GMT
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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.
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.
Small mudflow spills onto PCH near Big Rock Drive in Malibu
Crews worked overnight to stop a small mudflow that spilled onto Pacific Coast Highway near Big Rock Drive in Malibu.
Video obtained by Eyewitness News shows crews trying to block the flow with dirty to help keep the highway open.
Video obtained by Eyewitness News shows crews trying to block the flow with dirty to help keep the highway open.
The rain slowed down early Thursday morning.
As Pacific Coast Highway remains closed, neighbors feel there's only so much they can do to prepare.
"It's too much," said one resident. "Our streets can't really handle it. We do live on a hillside, so I worry about my property being compromised even further, and I am rebuilding."
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.
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.
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.
