Cleanup efforts underway after storm dumps heavy rain across SoCal; multiple evac orders lifted

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Last updated: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 4:20PM GMT
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Cleanup efforts were underway Wednesday across Southern California following a rare October storm that brought significant rain to the region.

There had been concerns of mud flows in the burn scar areas of the January wildfires, but major flooding damage was avoided for the most part.

Some spots continued to see showers overnight, keeping roads slick and creating dangerous driving conditions.

Evacuation warnings were in place for the Eaton Fire burn scar area due to the possibility of mud or debris flows.

All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted within the Pacific Palisades, Sunset, and Hurst burn scar areas as of 6 p.m.

Evacuation orders for Trabuco Creek, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon were also lifted at 5 p.m.

You can find more information at AlertLA.org.

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Oct 15, 2025, 1:28 AM GMT

Evacuation orders, warnings lifted for multiple burn scar areas

All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted within the Pacific Palisades, Sunset, and Hurst burn scar areas as of 6 p.m.

Evacuation orders for Trabuco Creek, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon were also lifted at 5 p.m.

The peak of the storm has passed, but a few scattered showers remain in the area.

Evacuation orders and warnings were lifted for multiple burn scar areas across Southern California after a storm passed through the region.
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Oct 15, 2025, 1:54 AM GMT

A look at the conditions in the Eaton Fire burn zone

In Altadena, the fire-ravaged hills held steady as the storm moved through the region.

"It hasn't been as bad as the highest projections, and there haven't been any major incidents here," said Fred Fielding with the L.A. County Fire Department.

In Sierra Madre, residents breathed a sigh of relief, having escaped the heaviest of the rain without any major damage.

In Altadena, the fire-ravaged hills held steady as the storm moved through the region.
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Oct 15, 2025, 1:01 AM GMT

Mud, dirty water fill empty burned-out lots in Pacific Palisades

As the storm clouds clear out, we're getting a better look at the damage left behind.

AIR7 surveyed the Pacific Palisades and witnessed dirty water and mud fill up lots where homes were burned in January. It's a setback for so many families looking to start over after the January wildfire.

AIR7 surveyed the Pacific Palisades and witnessed dirty water and mud fill up lots where homes were burned in January.

Last week, Louis Yannotti of Premiere Concrete, was able to start working on a property that was destroyed in the fire.

"It looks like we've got about a foot and a half of water in the basement, so I didn't realize it rained that much this morning," Yannotti said.

He said the rain has postponed work on the property.

Despite evacuation and rainstorm warnings, general contractor Gregory Cemiceros says there wasn't much they could do about the rain.

While the storm cleared up around 1 p.m., an evacuation warning is in place for areas impacted by the Palisades Fire until 6 a.m. Wednesday.

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Oct 15, 2025, 12:29 AM GMT

Car flattened by light pole after crashing on slick roads

A car was left flattened by a light pole and stuck in a ditch following a bad crash on the 91 Freeway in Orange County amid heavy rain on Tuesday.

The crash, which involved two vehicles, happened shortly before 8:30 a.m. on the eastbound 91 Freeway, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

One of the cars involved in the collision ended up off the roadway and in a ditch and knocked over a light pole. The pole toppled directly on top of the car, completely destroying the windshield and nearly flattening the entire vehicle.

Rescue crews used the Jaws of Life to safely extricate the driver - cutting out one of the seats in the process. The driver was placed on a stretcher and transported to a local trauma center.

OFCA officials shared details about the crash on the agency's X account, reminding people to drive defensively and stay alert during rainy conditions.

A car was left flattened by a light pole and stuck in a ditch following a bad crash on the rain-slick 91 Freeway in Orange County.