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Urban wildfire impacts water, soil and wildlife

January 30th, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
As residents start to clean up after the Los Angeles County wildfires, the aftermath will continue to impact water and natural resources in and beyond the fire areas, according to water experts at University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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Swain to discuss rain in fire zone 3pm Friday, Jan. 24

January 24th, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Light rain is expected to dampen Southern California this weekend, easing fire conditions but also raising landslide risks in burn areas. It won't end local fire risk. The drizzle is enough to tamp down but not end fire season, says Daniel Swain, UC ANR climate scientist.
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