La Canada CA:- 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.
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.
Numerous homes have been completely destroyed by a wall of mud and debris as heavy rains caused the debris dam at the top of Ocean View Bl to over flow this morning. Strong thunderstorms over the Station burn area in the Angeles National Forest caused tremendous run off sending debris into homes in Paradise Valley in the 5400-5600 block of Ocean View Bl.
Los Angeles County Firefighters and County Public Works crews responded quickly to assist with damage assessment and removal of alluvium. Damage will be in the millions of dollars.
Photos and Information Copyright Jeff Zimmerman
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