Los Angeles ordered some residents to evacuate starting Tuesday ahead of a strong storm expected to sweep through the region, with city crews preparing for three days of heavy rain.
Rains are set to peak Tuesday to Thursday in the region, with the storm forecast to last through Saturday, according to a statement from the mayor’s office. It comes about a year after fires swept through the city, with burned areas now more vulnerable to damage from heavy rain as vegetation regrows.
Evacuation warnings will take effect at 11 a.m. Tuesday for residents in the Palisades, Sunset and Hurst burn ...