More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.

Rain fell across parts of Southern California, providing relief to firefighters battling wildfires but raising concerns about toxic ash runoff and mudslides. Despite progress in containing major fires,

Rain on the way to parched Southern California on Saturday will aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires.

Much-need rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.

Southern California’s first full rainy day of the winter has arrived. The day, months in the making, has brought steady storms across the region while the Southland experiences drought conditions. The mostly welcome rain began Saturday night and is expected to sustain until Monday evening.