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Mudslide update

Matthew Fernandez helps a neighbor shovel ankle-deep mud after debris flows damaged homes and carried cars away following heavy rains that caused mudslides on February 6, 2010 in La Canada Flintridge, California.
Matthew Fernandez helps a neighbor shovel ankle-deep mud after debris flows damaged homes and carried cars away following heavy rains that caused mudslides on February 6, 2010 in La Canada Flintridge, California.
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Mudslide update
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for more than 500 houses in the mudslide-prone areas in the foothills north of Los Angeles, including La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta and Acton. A coming storm is expected to drop up to 2 inches of rain in the area by this evening. Larry Mantle gets an update on the latest conditions and advisories.

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for more than 500 houses in the mudslide-prone areas in the foothills north of Los Angeles, including La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta and Acton. A coming storm is expected to drop up to 2 inches of rain in the area by this evening. Larry Mantle gets an update on the latest conditions and advisories.

Guest:

Gary Boze, public information officer, LA County Public Works