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California. The rain helped put out the fire, but brought another threat

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After weeks of windy and dry weather, rain fell in the dry southern California. Precipitation became a godsend for firefighters fighting many fires. However, downpours carry further dangers.

Palisades and Eaton fires, which broke out on January 7 in Los Angeles, destroyed entire districts, turning them into debris and ash. Firefighters and officers removed the burned vegetation for most of the past week, strengthened the slopes and roads in the areas affected by the element.

At night from Saturday to Sunday, the longed -for rainfall came to California. The forecasts show that within a few days about 25 liters per square meter will fall. According to forecasts, rainfall will get worse over the weekend, and the rain can last until Tuesday. In some regions there have been flooding warnings, and in the mountains snowfall is possible.

Toxic landslides

According to AP press agency, heavy rainfall can bring further dangers – mudslings mixed with ash after fires. It is a toxic mix of burned vehicles, electronics, building materials, paints and other household items. Contains, among others Asbestos, pesticides, plastics and lead.

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The authorities of Los Angeles approved the application for the installation of flood infrastructure and acceleration of removal of deposits in damaged areas. Firefighters prepared sand bags for residents. Barriers were installed and water drainage systems were cleaned. Residents were called to wear protective clothing when cleaning.

Fears of the trip of debris after fires are not unfounded. In 2018, the city of Montecito was destroyed by landslides to rain, which hit the burned mountain slopes. As a result of the tragedy, 23 people were killed and hundreds of houses were damaged.

Despite the termination of dangerous winds and the growth of humidity, Palisades and Eaton fires were still burning in southern California. They consumed at least 28 victims and destroyed over 14,000 buildings. The Palisades fire was on Saturday in 81 percent. controlled, and Eaton in 95 percent Border 2, in the area of ​​wild nature in the Otay Mountains, was still unable to stop the fire.

Source of the main photo: County of Los Angeles@Facebook

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