An evacuation order and warning came into effect Thursday morning for the Los Angeles area burning zone. The season’s strongest winter storms are drenching Southern California.
Residents of the Palisard and Eton Fireburn Zone have been preparing for several days to keep their homes safe from potential mud and debris flows in anticipation of a massive storm.
The Los Angeles Fire Department has already issued emergency warnings issued evacuation orders and warnings for certain addresses and warnings in some areas due to the high risk of landslides.
“These areas have been burned recently and are particularly susceptible to heavy rain,” the fire department said.
Evacuation warning:
Palisade Fire Area: Highlands near the burned area, Getty Villa Area, Bien Beneda Area near Temescal Canyon Park, Recedouble Bird Area/Wil Rogers State Park, Marinette Road near Tanners Road in Mandeville Canyon. Sunset Fire Area: East and South of Ranyong Canyon. Hurst Fire Area: Olive Lane at Oak Ridge Mobile Home Park.
Homes in high-risk warning areas will be visited by Los Angeles police officers to issue specific evacuation orders, the fire department said.
“If you decide to stay on property in the evacuated area. Burn scars and storm debris can interfere with the road and we may not reach you. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said. , that is not a good scenario or situation for those involved.
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Evacuation warnings will also be effective in many areas within the Eton Fireburn Zone, including the Altadena area near San Gabriel Foot Hills.
Details and maps of all affected areas can be found on the LA County Public Works website.
The National Weather Service is predicting “high risk of flooding and scar debris flow” as the Los Angeles area is expected to receive 1.5 to 3 inches of rain from this week’s storm.
California weather radar
The heaviest showers are expected to be between 6am on Thursday and noon on Friday, with rain rates expected to fall between 0.5 inches and 1 inch per hour.
Lighter showers are expected to continue on Friday before dryer and warm conditions arrive over the weekend.
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