Evacuation orders and warnings have gone into effect for burn scar areas across Southern California as heavy rainfall threatens dangerous debris flows.

Hillsides along Pacific Coast Highway have been covered with plastic in anticipation of heavy rain on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Officials warn that mudslides and flooding may occur over the next several days in the fire-burn areas. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

For the second time this year, Southern Californians are evacuating their homes as heavy rain threatens new destruction in places still recovering from last month’s devastating wildfires.