Evacuation warning are in effect for two Southern California burn scar areas. Lauren Coronado reports for Today in LA on Monday Jan. 22, 2024.
Evacuation warnings were issued for two Southern California areas near wildfire burn zones as a storm brought heavy rain to the region overnight and into Monday morning.
Those who reside along Santa Maria Road, north of Topanga Canyon, are under the warning that was issued by the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management. Another evacuation warning was issued for the Agua Fire burn area along Soledad Canyon Road east of Agua Dulce Canyon Road.
The warnings will be in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday through 6 a.m. Tuesday.
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The on-and-off rain that began Saturday became more intense overnight and into Monday morning. The inclement weather is forecasted to last through Monday.
The county is urging impacted residents to be ready in case the warning is elevated to an order. Officials encourage residents to gather loved ones, pets and supplies in the event of an evacuation order.
Click here to see if you’re under the evacuation warning.
About evacuation orders and warnings
- Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
- Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
- Shelter In Place: Go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.
