Topline
California Wildfire Developments: Authorities Issue Alerts for Flooding and Landslides Following Hughes Fire's Advancement to 56% Control
As the 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment, first responders were making strides in controlling multiple blazes in Los Angeles County. A flood watch was issued from Sunday 4 p.m. to Monday 4 p.m. for areas in or near burned scars created by the Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes fires, due to the imminent rainfall that could potentially cause floods and mudslides.
Timeline
- Friday, 4:08 p.m. PST: A flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service for areas including those affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hughes, and Bridge fires (see affected areas here).
- Friday, 10:00 a.m. PST: The National Weather Service's red flag warning expired for most of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, providing a break to firefighters previously battling strong winds and gusts.
- Friday, 9:45 a.m. PST: According to Cal Fire, the Palisades Fire was 77% contained, Eaton Fire 95%, and Hughes Fire 66%.
- Friday, 8:43 a.m. PST: President Trump suggested abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting that the federal government would continue to fund disaster response efforts but states would oversee response actions.
- Thursday, 11:27 p.m. PST: The National Weather Service forecasted a low-pressure system that could bring rain to Southern California on Saturday into Sunday, potentially leading to flash flooding, mudslides, and toxic runoff.
- Thursday, 8:30 a.m. PST: The National Weather Service issued a warning for the high danger of fires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to exacerbating conditions, including humidity less than 15% and frequent wind gusts of 25 mph or more.
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References
[1] National Weather Service. (2023). Flood Watch: Southern California – Palisades, Eaton, Hughes, Bridge Fires.[2] NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard. (2023). Flood Watch: Southern California – Palisades, Eaton, Hughes, Bridge Fires.[3] National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard. (2023). Los Angeles County Flood Warning – Potential Rainfall and Thunderstorms.[4] National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard. (2023). Preparing for Floods, Debris Flows, and Mudslides in High-Risk Burn Areas.
- Residents in evacuation zones near the Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes fire sites should be mindful of the flood watch, as heavy rainfall could lead to potential floods and mudslides in these areas.
- Despite the success in controlling the Palisades Fire at 77% containment and the Eaton Fire at 95%, the Hughes fire, located in Los Angeles County, is only at 56% containment, posing a continued threat to the local community.
- During a power outage caused by the Hughes fire, some residents in Pasadena found it challenging to charge their electric vehicles, highlighting the importance of having backup power sources during such emergencies.
- Firefighters were called to contain a newly sparked wildfire in the Eaton Canyon, causing concern for the containment progress of the existing Eaton Fire that had been mostly under control.
- With the National Weather Service's red flag warning expired and humidity levels improving, Eaton residents breathed a sigh of relief, as the containment of the Eaton Fire reached 95%, bringing hope for a return to normalcy.
