Evacuation warnings issued for LA County burn scar areas

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Evacuation warnings have been issued for several burn scar areas in Los Angeles County as officials prepare for heavy rain and possible mudslides.

The warnings will go into effect on Thursday at 6 p.m. and will last through Sunday at 11 a.m.

The burn scar areas include Canyon, Bethany, Eaton, Palisades, Hurst, Kenneth, Sunset, Lidia, Franklin, and Bridge.

Evacuation warnings have been issued for several burn scar areas in Los Angeles County as officials prepare for heavy rain and possible mudslides.

According to the county, people living in those areas will start getting notifications Wednesday afternoon, either through its mass notification systems or a law enforcement member will let them know in person.

Residents are being asked to get ready to evacuate, and those who need more time leaving should consider evacuating now. That includes older adults, people with young children, and anyone with pets or livestock.

For a map listing the areas under the evacuation warning, click here.