Much-needed rain to return to California around Thanksgiving but mudslides may pose new threat
As firefighters battle the deadly California wildfires, rain is expected to significantly aid the fight later next week, but new dangers may arise for residents and rescue crews.
Officials estimate that the full containment date for the Camp Fire is Nov. 30, but upcoming rain may help to douse the fire much sooner. The blaze has claimed more than 70 lives.
As of Saturday morning, firefighters have contained 55 percent of the 148,000-acre Camp Fire. Containment of the Woolsey Fire in Southern California was 82 percent with an anticipated full containment date of Nov. 19.
All eyes are on the prospect of rain later next week, but there can be a few localized challenges beforehand.
"The pattern will change very little through Tuesday across California," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Mike Doll. "Unfortunately, this means areas that have been experiencing smoky conditions and unhealthy air quality will continue to do so until a change in the weather occurs."
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