California was hit hard by an unprecedented winter storm and flooding Sunday night and into Monday.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to more than 130 flooding incidents and nearly 50 incidents involving mudslides or debris flows.
To make matters worse, there were several structure fires that the fire department responded to. There were also several rescue operations for stranded motorists who were trapped in flood areas.
Los Angeles Police were also called to more than 65 traffic accidents, some of which involved injuries. This was according to Christine M. Crowley, Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
NBC News reported:
LOS ANGELES – Fire officials have responded to more than 130 flooding incidents and 49 mud and debris flows, extinguished six structure fires and conducted several water rescues for stranded motorists since the storm began this weekend, the Los Angeles Fire Department's chief said. Angeles Christine M. Crowley. He said today.
LAPD has also responded to more than 65 traffic collisions resulting in injuries since the storm began, Crowley said.
She stressed that “the dangers of this storm are not over yet,” and said that the city expects “another wave of heavy rain this afternoon.”
A debris flow buried a large SUV on Beverly Drive
He watches:
last #Debris flow in #Los Angeles. This time in #BeverlyCrest. On North Beverly Drive. It appears that one or two cars have been practically buried. Authorities say five homes suffered severe damage. Firefighters helped people evacuate. 10 people were displaced. @knxnews pic.twitter.com/2livCNC5Zy
– John Baird (@KNXBaird) February 5, 2024
A storm chaser posted a video of damaged vehicles
He watches:
Damage caused by mudslides last night in the Hollywood Hills. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/OKWGHpqiUO
-Aaron Rigsby (@AaronRigsbyOSC) February 5, 2024
The storm affected many areas of California from the north to southern California. There are flood alerts for 38 million people within the state. More than 400,000 homes and businesses are experiencing power outages, most of them in Central and Northern California.
There were mandatory evacuations in some areas of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties due to heavy rains and flooding. Tragically, at least two people died due to falling trees.
The weather is changing so check for updates on local weather stations.
