With a storm bringing a "high" risk of mudslides and debris flows, some areas of Los Angeles recently burned by wildfires will face evacuation warnings this week, the LA Fire Department​ said Tuesday.

Heavy rain pounded the Los Angeles area early Thursday, bringing a threat of flooding and debris flows to spots impacted by wildfires.

The Los Angeles Fire Department issued evacuation warnings on Tuesday for residents living in the areas of the city savaged by recent wildfires ahead of heavy rain and mudslides expected later this week.