Rivers of Mud Catch Hillside Homeowners Off Guard
Los Angeles Daily News › April 13, 2010
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LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE - A surprisingly intense winter storm triggered massive mudflows in the foothills early Saturday, overwhelming flood-control barriers as it damaged dozens of homes and smashed cars on fire-ravaged hillside communities.
While no serious injuries were reported, at least 43 homes were damaged, including nine that were red-tagged as uninhabitable.See the full content of this document
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Rivers of Mud Catch Hillside Homeowners Off Guard
Officials ordered at least 540 evacuations throughout La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta and parts of Acton - where hillsides had been stripped bare during last year's Station Fire.
"Mother Nature - she's impressive," said Los Angeles County Fire Capt. Richard Baligad. "When she rears he...See the full content of this document
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