Mudslides trap drivers, bury roads and damage homes in Southern California

OAK GLEN Calif Flooding and mudslides carrying trees and rocks buried roads damaged homes and trapped drivers in several Southern California communities bureaucrats disclosed The mudslides affected Forest Falls Oak Glen and Potato Canyon in San Bernardino County on Thursday the county s fire protection district mentioned in a comment A group of about people traveling in at least six vehicles was stranded on State Track in the area of Jenks Lake near the San Bernardino National Forest the fire district stated Though cut off by debris in both directions the group is safe and their necessities are being evaluated by exigency crews the district mentioned The passage was still closed as of Friday morning the California Highway Patrol stated The fire district announced that as of Thursday night there were no reports of injuries or missing people The mudslides happened after heavy rain in the area The National Weather Arrangement had issued flash flood warnings San Bernardino County Fire is planning for a full operational period the next morning with priorities focused on completing damage assessments supporting affected residents and addressing critical infrastructure necessities in partnership with CAL FIRE Caltrans and other allied agencies the fire department noted Thursday