As Southern California prepares for forecasted rain, concerns mount over the potential for mudslides in areas recently affected by wildfires. Although firefighters have made progress in controlling blazes, the upcoming wet weather poses a significant threat to hillside stability. Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed specialized debris flow teams and issued orders to expedite debris removal to mitigate risks as rain could lead to dangerous landslides. Homeowners express fears as fragile terrain could trigger mudslides that may destroy properties that previously survived the fires. While rain is eagerly anticipated, it brings a complex mix of relief and new hazards to the communities grappling with the aftermath of raging wildfires.