The recent rains in Southern California have provided some relief to firefighters combating wildfires but have also raised concerns about mudflows and toxic ash runoff in burn areas. Meteorologist Joe Sirard warned that even small amounts of rain could lead to rapid runoff in scarred landscapes. Some schools were closed due to dangerous road conditions, and highway closures occurred in regions affected by mudflows. While firefighters work to contain various blazes, the rain may aid their efforts after weeks of dry weather, particularly with active fires like the Palisades and Eaton.
All these fresh burns are very susceptible to rapid runoff, Sirard said, warning of even small amounts of rain in a few minutes' time.
Los Angeles County crews spent much of last week removing vegetation, shoring up slopes and reinforcing roads in devastated areas of the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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