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Flash Floods Hit Communities Devastated By Camp Fire

By Vanessa Romo

Published November 29, 2018 at 8:27 PM EST

Vehicles pass each other on a flooded street in Chico, Calif. Flash flooding hit a wildfire-scarred area of Northern California on Thursday, forcing officials to deploy swift water rescue teams to save people stuck in vehicles and rescue them from homes after a downpour near the Paradise area.

A storm that brought more than an inch of rain in an hour on Thursday afternoon has triggered flash flooding in places hit by the massive Camp Fire in Northern California, sending trees toppling and stranding motorists caught in high waters, according to officials.

Cal Fire spokesman Rick Carhart said the department had activated swift water rescue teams to save multiple people caught in flooded roads.

"We have responded to reports of a number of stranded vehicles in the roadways," Carhart said.

Lots of flooded roadways and trees, power lines down due to the weather. Chico Police, Chico Fire Department and PG&E are working hard to keep everyone safe!
Remember if you see power lines down call 911 and don't drive over them!
— Chico Police Dept. (@ChicoPolice) November 29, 2018

The Associated Press reported the water rescues took place in Chico, where many of the evacuees from Paradise have been staying since that town was decimated by the deadly Camp Fire that began three weeks ago.

"It rained really hard in a short amount of time and this whole thing came up really quickly," Carhart said, explaining that "the roots and the bottoms of the utility poles are just kind of swimming," according to The AP.

In Chico, law enforcement officials also warned of downed power lines and urged people to report them to 911 and not to drive over them.

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued across swaths of Butte County where rain is expected to hammer the area over the next three days. It is unclear when the latest evacuation orders might be lifted.

An Evacuation Order has been ordered for Honey Run road from Skyway up to town of Paradise limits including all roads off Honey Run including Centerville road from Honey Run up to Harris Hills road and all roads off Centerville.#ButteSheriff
— Butte County Sheriff (@ButteSheriff) November 30, 2018

Officials said there's also the possibility of mudslides, especially in areas charred by the fire.

The National Weather Service saida flash flood watch for the Camp Fire burn area will be in effect until 10 p.m. PST. Officials said the heavy rainfall "could quickly become a dangerous situation."

"DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES. TURN AROUND...DON`T DROWN!" the statement warned the public.

A flash flood warning is also in effect for burn-scar areas from the Carr, Delta, Hirz and Mendocino Complex fire.