Officials warn of flash flooding, debris slides in Bolt Creek Fire burn areas FOX13
County and emergency officials and weather forecasters say the damage left by the Bolt Creek Fire means rain will struggle to seep into the soil. Instead, water likely will rush over blackened earth and downhill, along with a torrent of rocks, mud and debris.People living along U.S. Highway 2 are breathing a sigh of relief as wildfire season closes. could continue to threaten their community for years to come. .
"Homes and infrastructure are at risk of being demolished by flash flooding," said Reid Walcott from the National Weather Service.Those families are being urged to stock up on extra food and supplies before more rain falls.
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