Heavy rains douse California's deadliest wildfire and pose new dangers

[DonViejo]

By Madeline Holcombe and Joe Sutton, CNN

Updated 7:07 AM ET, Fri November 23, 2018

(CNN)The deadliest blaze in California history is nearly contained after firefighters got a little help from the rain. While more rain Friday could mean an end to the two-week fire, it also brings the risks of flooding and mudslides.

The Camp Fire in Northern California, which has killed 84 people, is now 95% contained, according to Cal Fire.

An-inch-and-a-half of rain Wednesday all but extinguished the blaze, National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Rasch said. Just that inch and a half of precipitation hit the "sweet spot," Rasch said. "We needed it to come in and rain, and rain not too heavy."

Water is the solution for the scorched region, extinguishing the flames and clearing the smoke from the air. But it also brings more problems: flooding, mudslides and the flow of debris.

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[Bayard]

1. I think

People would rather worry more about mudslides than fire. Glad to hear about the desperately needed rain.