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Fire survivors worry about flooding as first major rain hits burn areas

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More than two months after the Coches Fire destroyed six homes, residents at Monterey Mobile Home Park are watching burn scars nervously as rain falls.

Breakdown
  • Residents remain anxious more than two months after the Cochise fire destroyed six homes in a Lakeside mobile home park. 5s
  • Repairs have recently been completed on damaged homes, including new air conditioning and flooring due to fire and soot damage. 46s
  • Survivors are now concerned about the risk of flooding and erosion as rain is expected to fall on exposed burn scars above their properties. 1m 21s
  • Sharon Martin, whose home was destroyed, is particularly worried about water and debris flowing into her driveway and is preparing for possible erosion. 1m 49s
  • Residents plan to monitor the situation closely and use sandbags if necessary to protect their properties from potential flooding. 2m 10s
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