Weeks after the Palisades and Eaton fires tore through communities in the Los Angeles area, the recovery process remains in progress as residents try to rebuild their lives.

After Wednesday's rain tapers off, the region will see "a brief 18-24-hour break" before a second "non-atmospheric river" storm moves in Thursday night into Friday, according to the weather service.

Due to the rain expected this week, protective measures including K-rails and sandbags have been placed near hillsides and around homes to keep the debris and mud from causing catastrophic damage to the homes still standing.

The incoming rain has sparked concerns about toxic debris in the burn scar areas. Tom Wait and Nicole Comstock report.

Caltrans shuts down Pacific Coast Highway as back-to-back atmospheric river storms raise risks in wildfire-affected areas; officials urge residents to prepare for potential evacuations Caltrans closed the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) on Tuesday at 3 p.

The heaviest rainfall is expected from late Tuesday into early Wednesday, with a slight risk of moderate debris flows in areas impacted by recent fires.

There are growing concerns tonight that rain in areas devastated by the Eaton Fire will cause debris and mudflows, with preparations already underway to protect the area. Carlos Saucedo reports Feb. 4,