The vegetation is brown , instead of green from winter rain , he said . Cool onshore breezes and possible rain could weaken wildfire in Los Angeles . The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for the San Gabriel Mountains on Wednesday afternoon as high winds pushed flames into canyons that have been smoldering since last week. Fire is only 30 % contained and threatens 4,000 homes . Sheriff deputies will pound on door if fires come close , resident says .
Cool onshore breezes and possible rain could weaken wildfire in Los Angeles . The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for the San Gabriel Mountains on Wednesday afternoon as high winds pushed flames into canyons that have been smoldering since last week. Fire is only 30 % contained and threatens 4,000 homes . Sheriff deputies will pound on door if fires come close , resident says .