Rain arrived in Southern California on Sunday and is helping with the ongoing wildfire fight in Los Angeles. However, the return of the rain has triggered flash flood warnings, mudslides and debris flows in burn-scar areas, leading to officials to close roads in the region.
The Los Angeles Fire Department has responded to reports of a debris flow in Woodland Hills, trapping several vehicles in the mud and other debris that rushed down the hillside.
First responders worked to remove the stuck vehicles as firefighters worked to dig out a Los Angeles Fire Department truck that also became stuck.
Periods of moderate to heavy rain are expected through Monday afternoon and could trigger flash flooding and mudslides, according to the National Weather Service. Flood watches are in effect through 4 p.m.
Part of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed due to flooding in Topanga Canyon, National Weather Service Meteorologist Joe Sirard said on Sunday. Mudflows forced the closure of the Pacific Coast Highway west of Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
The northbound Pacific Coast Highway remains closed at Topanga Canyon Boulevard, and southbound Pacific Coast Highway was closed from the Sweetwater Canyon Road.
Topanga Canyon Boulevard is closed. The rain caused Topanga Creek to overflow, and debris covered the roadway. Crews that were fixing damage from the Palisades fire had to evacuate, according to the California Department of Transportation.
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