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SoCal Matters
How Debris Flows Endanger LA's Fire-Ravaged Communities
Season 2025
Episode 304
Though wildfires around Los Angeles are contained, foothill communities remain at risk of debris flows. Heavy rain could trigger dangerous mudslides in burn areas like Altadena and Pasadena. Emergency crews are racing to clear basins and prepare residents for possible evacuations.
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