Thick Mud Surrounds CBS2 News Van In Duarte
DUARTE (CBSLA.com) — Thick mud, sticks and other debris flowed from a hillside Friday morning in Duarte.
The mud flow engulfed our CBS2 News van around 3:30 a.m., as a storm cell hovered above the area.
Debris sifted over sandbags placed along the residential street while K-rails prevented additional thick mud from pouring into the road.
You can see where the mudflow came from in #Duarte. It's more than 1.5 feet deep in some spots. @CBSLA @KNX1070 pic.twitter.com/QVYfCqTjYE
— Jon Baird (@KNXBaird) December 16, 2016
Authorities are patrolling the neighborhood to ensure the safety of residents.
Thick mud on #Melcanyon in #Duarte - firefighters had to rescue 2 people trapped in cars #CBSLA pic.twitter.com/ndR7cy7cDO
— Kara Finnstrom (@KaraFinnstrom) December 16, 2016
CBS2's Kara Finnstrom reported the mud flow was a result of the San Gabriel Complex Fire, which charred the hillside in June, leaving the area in a vulnerable state.
#Duarte - 3 cars stuck in middle of #mudflow on #Melcanyon #cbsla pic.twitter.com/4EZ0HcPW4E
— Kara Finnstrom (@KaraFinnstrom) December 16, 2016
KNX 1070's Jon Baird reported several residents have been asked to shelter in place until further notice.
Firefighters asking residents of18 homes in #Duarte to shelter-in-place, due to mudflow. @CBSLA @KNX1070 pic.twitter.com/UUIW50tZTr
— Jon Baird (@KNXBaird) December 16, 2016
At this time, no evacuation orders have been issued.