What are burn scars? Burn scars are barren, stripped areas of land left behind by wildfires. These regions are especially prone to flash flooding, even with minimal rainfall.

Learn how burn scars increase the risk of flash floods, debris flows, and water contamination, and what homeowners in Los Angeles can do to protect themselves.

The burn scars under flood watch are The Eaton, Palisades, Franklin, Bridge, and Hughes burn scars. An ABC News graphic shows the weather forecast for Southern California for Jan. 26, 2025.

Wildfires can burn so hot that they give rise to water-repellent soil, which could make ecosystems more susceptible to ...

ORLANDO — Innovations in treating burn and trauma scars in recent years include updated laser technology, giving practitioners options to help in these difficult cases, according to a speaker ...

Los Angeles evacuation orders and warnings Evacuation warnings are in effect across Los Angeles County in the Palisades, Mandeville Canyon, Sunset, Eaton and Hurst burn scar areas until 2 p.m. Friday.

Burn morel mushrooms are coveted for their tastiness. They're enigmatic and finicky. And they love a good wildfire.

Evacuation warnings have been issued for burn scar areas in the Los Angeles area ahead of what's likely to be the biggest storm of the season. The Los Angeles Fire Department announced that ...

Recent highlights in surgery for patients with burns examine the impact of heat strain on surgeons and the benefits of fat ...

A week after historic flash flooding hit Ruidoso, burn scars, arroyos and urban areas throughout the state will again be at risk as a “monsoon burst” pattern begins Wednesday. Increased ...

Officials said there was a high concern for flooding at Colorado's burn scars on Wednesday. Supreme Court says Trump can ...