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Fire-ravaged Los Angeles braces for toxic rain runoff

Los Angeles is preparing for toxic rain runoff after recent fires, which have created hazardous conditions for residents.
The US Geological Survey warns that short, intense rain can trigger debris flows in areas affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Toxic chemicals from burning homes and vehicles pose significant risks, according to resident Mr. Kearney.
Residents express concerns about the dangers of ash and toxins left behind from the fires.

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Rain has arrived in Southern California, residents are threatened by mudslides and 'toxic ash'

Rain is expected in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, which will alleviate the raging wildfires and significantly facilitate the work of firefighters, but this also raises new problems: authorities are warning residents of hazardous waste and toxic ash flows and mudslides.

2 months ago·Budapest, Hungary

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Firstpost News

California wildfires: Rain brings good news to LA, but a potential headache too

One benefit that could come from the rain: It may help firefighters who are reining in multiple wildfires after weeks of windy and dry weather

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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Aftonbladet

The Turnaround: Los Angeles Prepares for Flooding

Los Angeles has been plagued by firestorms for nearly three weeks. Now the city is bracing for heavy rains and flooding. – Due to the wildfires, it is st

2 months ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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The Epoch Times

Southern California Rain Helps Firefighters but Creates Risk of Toxic Ash Runoff

LOS ANGELES—After weeks of windy and dry weather, rain has fallen in parched Southern California and is expected to aid firefighters who are mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring new troubles such as toxic ash runoff. Los Angeles County crews spent much of the past week removing vegetation, shoring up slopes, and reinforcing roads in devastated areas of the Palisades and Eaton fires, whic…

2 months ago·New York, United States

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Business Live

Fire-ravaged Los Angeles bracing for new problem: toxic rain runoff

LA residents concerned about long-term health and environmental impacts caused by hazardous chemicals

2 months ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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Times of San Diego

Rainy Weather Helps Firefighters, But Creates New Risk: Toxic Ash Runoff

Fire chars the landscape along Otay Lakes Road early Friday as the Border2 Fire grew exponentially overnight. (Photo courtesy of OnScene.TV) After weeks of windy and dry weather, rain has fallen in parched Southern California and is expected to aid firefighters who are mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring new troubles — such as flooding and toxic ash runoff. The rain was expected to snap…

2 months ago·San Diego County, United States

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