health
December 26, 2025
Mudslides bury cars and homes up to their windows in California town
At least three people killed across state since atmospheric river storms began earlier this week
TL;DR
- Mudslides buried cars and homes in Wrightwood, California, due to a powerful storm system.
- As much as 12 inches of rain fell across the area, causing flooding and washing out roads.
- Wrightwood, a town of under 5,000 people, was under an evacuation warning, with one person injured.
- The storms, fueled by atmospheric rivers, brought the wettest Christmas season to downtown Los Angeles in 54 years.
- At least three people have died statewide due to the storms, including a motorist in Redding, a sheriff's deputy in Sacramento, and a man in San Diego.
- Power outages occurred in Wrightwood, with local businesses operating on generators.
- More than 150 firefighters were stationed in the area in anticipation of more rain.
- Flood watches and wind advisories were issued for coastal areas and the Sacramento valley and San Francisco Bay Area.
- Governor Gavin Newsom declared emergencies in six counties.
- The California National Guard was on standby.
Continue reading the original article