Regional Forecast Video Evacuations Ordered for Southern California Burn-Scar Areas Ahead of Expected Rainfall By Jonathan Belles January 08 2018 09:00 PM EST weather.com 00:43 Ohio Police Officer Rescues Puppy Trapped in Hot Car A police officer in Ohio rescues a puppy trapped in a hot car and it’s all caught on body cam. At a Glance Mandatory evacuations have been issued for areas near recent Southern California wildfires.

Expected heavy rainfall could trigger mudslides in burn-scar areas.

Residents under mandatory evacuations in Los Angeles County were instructed to leave their homes by 7 p.m. local time Monday. For the latest on the heavy rain, flash flooding and debris flow threats in California, check out our latest news and forecast article here .

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