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After Fires, Thousands Evacuate In Southern Calif. Due To Deadly Mudslides

Five people have been killed in Santa Barbara County, according to the fire department. The rain is causing mudslides on hills stripped by massive wildfires, and authorities are warning about floods.

Five people have reportedly died as heavy rain drenches fire-ravaged southern California. Thousands of people are evacuating their homes because the rain is raising the risk of mudslides on hills stripped by the flames.

The five bodies were found in the Montecito area of

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