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Officials brace for El Niño storms over Eaton fire burn zone
Original: Warnings, dam cleanouts, ‘preparing for the worst,’ if El Niño sends storms to Eaton fire burn zone
Los Angeles-area officials are preparing for potential El Niño-driven storms hitting the Eaton fire burn scar, where burned hillsides raise the risk of flooding, mudslides and debris flows. Agencies have issued warnings and are clearing dam catch basins ahead of the rainy season, with responders saying they are preparing for the worst while hoping forecasts of heavy rainfall do not materialize.
Why now: Residents of the Eaton fire burn area face heightened flood and debris-flow risks if El Niño brings intense winter storms.
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- Warnings, dam cleanouts, ‘preparing for the worst,’ if El Niño sends storms to Eaton fire burn zone · Pasadena Star News
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