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Oct 12, 2009 8:41 pm US/Pacific

Mudslide Information And Prevention

Rains Could Release Mud, Debris In Area Of Angeles National Forest Burned By Station Fire

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) ― The U.S. Geological Survey said winter rains could release huge flows of mud and debris in the vast area of the Angeles National Forest burned by a wildfire, affecting San Gabriel Mountain foothill communities.

A report released Tuesday indicated high probabilities of large debris flow in both scenarios it examined: a three-hour thunderstorm and a 12-hour storm.

The USGS said rainwater roaring through canyons in the nearly 251-square-mile burn area could move up to 100,000 cubic yards of mud, rocks and vegetation -- enough debris to cover a football field 60 feet deep.

The August and September fire burned from the northeastern corner of Los Angeles eastward above the suburbs of La Crescenta, La Canada Flintridge, Altadena and Pasadena.

To read the complete report, click here.

To find out more about the Department of Public Works Care (Coordinated Agency Recovery Effort) Program, click here.

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