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Heavy rains lead to mudslides, falling boulders, and other debris in California

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Heavy machinery clears the aftermath of a slow-moving black river of sludge covering the road and mail-boxes in Oak Glen, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The muddy damage in Oak Glen and Forest Falls served as a powerful warning to areas burning or facing high fire danger of the damage wildfires can cause months or years after flames are doused.
Heavy machinery clears the aftermath of a slow-moving black river of sludge covering the road and mail-boxes in Oak Glen, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The muddy damage in Oak Glen and Forest Falls served as a powerful warning to areas burning or facing high fire danger of the damage wildfires can cause months or years after flames are doused.
Amy Taxin, AP
Brandon Gallegos, whose family owns the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon, shows the level of mudslide damage inside the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon in Oak Glen, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
Brandon Gallegos, whose family owns the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon, shows the level of mudslide damage inside the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon in Oak Glen, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
Amy Taxin, AP
Extensive damage from a slow-moving black river of sludge rolling inside the kitchen of the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon in Oak Glen, Calif., is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The muddy damage in Oak Glen and Forest Falls served as a powerful warning to areas burning or facing high fire danger of the damage wildfires can cause months or years after flames are doused.
Extensive damage from a slow-moving black river of sludge rolling inside the kitchen of the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon in Oak Glen, Calif., is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The muddy damage in Oak Glen and Forest Falls served as a powerful warning to areas burning or facing high fire danger of the damage wildfires can cause months or years after flames are doused.
Amy Taxin, AP
Extensive damage from a slow-moving black river of sludge rolling inside the kitchen of the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon in Oak Glen, Calif., is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The muddy damage in Oak Glen and Forest Falls served as a powerful warning to areas burning or facing high fire danger of the damage wildfires can cause months or years after flames are doused.
Extensive damage from a slow-moving black river of sludge rolling inside the kitchen of the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon in Oak Glen, Calif., is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The muddy damage in Oak Glen and Forest Falls served as a powerful warning to areas burning or facing high fire danger of the damage wildfires can cause months or years after flames are doused.
Amy Taxin, AP
Extensive damage from a slow-moving black river of sludge is seen inside the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Extensive damage from a slow-moving black river of sludge is seen inside the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Amy Taxin, AP
Extensive damage from a slow-moving black river of sludge is seen inside the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Extensive damage from a slow-moving black river of sludge is seen inside the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Amy Taxin, AP
Debris from the aftermath of a slow-moving black river of sludge is seen in Oak Glen, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The mud flows and flash flooding occurred in parts of the San Bernardino Mountains where there are burn scars, and areas with little vegetation to hold the soil from the 2020 wildfires.
Debris from the aftermath of a slow-moving black river of sludge is seen in Oak Glen, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The mud flows and flash flooding occurred in parts of the San Bernardino Mountains where there are burn scars, and areas with little vegetation to hold the soil from the 2020 wildfires.
Amy Taxin, AP
In this photo released by the San Bernardino County Fire Department mud flows near homes in Oak Glen, in San Bernardino County, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.
In this photo released by the San Bernardino County Fire Department mud flows near homes in Oak Glen, in San Bernardino County, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.
AP
A vehicle is stuck in the mud in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
A vehicle is stuck in the mud in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Perla Halbert walks through the mud along her driveway in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Perla Halbert walks through the mud along her driveway in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
The feet of Perla Halbert is covered in mud after she unsuccessfully tried to reach her property in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
The feet of Perla Halbert is covered in mud after she unsuccessfully tried to reach her property in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Workers with the Yucaipa Valley Water District work on repairing a reservoir used as a drinking source in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Workers with the Yucaipa Valley Water District work on repairing a reservoir used as a drinking source in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Paul Burgess, with the California Geological Survey, examines the damage in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Paul Burgess, with the California Geological Survey, examines the damage in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Workers with the Yucaipa Valley Water District work on repairing a reservoir used as a drinking source in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Workers with the Yucaipa Valley Water District work on repairing a reservoir used as a drinking source in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Emergency crews ride along a mud-covered road in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Emergency crews ride along a mud-covered road in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Paul Burgess, with the California Geological Survey, walks along the town's main road in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Paul Burgess, with the California Geological Survey, walks along the town's main road in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Mailboxes are covered in mud in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Mailboxes are covered in mud in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Paul Burgess, with the California Geological Survey, walks along the town's main road in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Paul Burgess, with the California Geological Survey, walks along the town's main road in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Workers with the Yucaipa Valley Water District work on repairing a reservoir used as a drinking source in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Workers with the Yucaipa Valley Water District work on repairing a reservoir used as a drinking source in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Electric poles are half-fallen in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Electric poles are half-fallen in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Perla Halbert gets a look at the damage to her property, unable to access it due to deep mud in her driveway, in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Perla Halbert gets a look at the damage to her property, unable to access it due to deep mud in her driveway, in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Mud is cleared from a road in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Mud is cleared from a road in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
A worker with the Yucaipa Valley Water District threads through knee-deep mud while repairing a reservoir used as a drinking source in the aftermath of a mudslide, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
A worker with the Yucaipa Valley Water District threads through knee-deep mud while repairing a reservoir used as a drinking source in the aftermath of a mudslide, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Workers with the Yucaipa Valley Water District work on repairing a reservoir used as a drinking source in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Workers with the Yucaipa Valley Water District work on repairing a reservoir used as a drinking source in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Paul Burgess, with the California Geological Survey, examines the damage in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Paul Burgess, with the California Geological Survey, examines the damage in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
A cyclist rides a long mud-covered road in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
A cyclist rides a long mud-covered road in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
The front yard of a property is covered in mud in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
The front yard of a property is covered in mud in the aftermath of a mudslide Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Oak Glen, Calif. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are underway east of Los Angeles after heavy rains unleashed mudslides in a mountain area scorched by a wildfire two years ago.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
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