A combination of hotter and drier weather and more people living in places that naturally burn are making things complicated.
The National Weather Service said there is a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms across the region, which could bring periods of heavy rainfall that could overwhelm the burn-scar areas.
President Donald Trump is set to visit the areas around Los Angeles destroyed by wildfires, even as some question whether his signature policies on tariffs and immigration could hamper the rebuilding effort.
Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Sunday, as the region receives much-needed rain that has produced flood and mudslide warnings lasting through Monday. Saturday, 4:00 p.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 87% containment, the Eaton Fire at 95% containment and the Hughes Fire at 92% containment.
Experts say compromise might be needed to get the president’s support for a big aid package. Some say politicization of the process would set a bad precedent.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Southern California and met with residents to tour the damage of the Los Angeles wildfires on Friday.
With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.
President Trump is ripping California Gov. Gavin Newsom over mismanagement of the state leading up to the devastating wildfires and handling of sanctuary cities ahead of his visit to the Golden State.
President Donald Trump traveled to California to survey the wildfire damage in his first presidential visit since his inauguration.
Trump and Newsom set aside their usual bitterness and say they will figure out how to work together on the region’s recovery.
After making a shocking prediction that up to 70% of Pacific Palisades residents won’t return to rebuild and live in their homes, former “Million Dollar Listing” real estate agent Josh