US EditionFire-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 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.
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
The ashes of the fires have dangerous elements such as pesticides, asbestos, plastic and lead; rains are expected this Sunday and Monday in Los Angeles
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…
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