Southern California is bracing for another day of potential mudslides in areas burned by last month’s wildfires after a Thursday deluge prompted evacuation orders, whisked a fire department vehicle into Malibu waters,

For the second time this year, Southern Californians are evacuating their homes as heavy rain threatens new destruction in places still recovering from last month’s devastating wildfires.

Inland Empire, Southern California, US Video Recording Date/Time: February 13, 2025 at 18:51h A strong storm moved into Southern California on Thursday, February 13, bringing heavy rain, and a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Rain bringing possible flooding and risks of debris flows near the burn scar of last year's Airport Fire​ led to Orange County officials announcing Wednesday that evacuation warnings for those areas will be issued Thursday morning.

For the second time this year, Southern Californians are evacuating their homes as heavy rain threatens new destruction in places still recovering from last month’s devastating wildfires.

Crews have rushed to clear out basins designed to catch mud, rocks and other debris from tumbling into neighborhoods as damaging rains approach.