At least one person was hurt and an estimated two dozen homes suffered minor to severe damage after a mudslide in Monterey County.
The Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District said Wednesday "20 to 25 homes and outbuildings" in Salinas sustained damage in the mud flow. One resident was injured while escaping their home. It was feared heavy rain would cause slides up and down the California coast, though ground largely held.
The neighborhood sits below a hillside vulnerable to mudslides following last year’s River Fire, reported SFGate. It's not clear when the slide happened.
It’s still considered unstable as of late Wednesday.
According to KSBW, many residents in the area did not evacuate despite orders issued Tuesday. Some people were trapped in their homes and about 50 animals - including horses - required rescue.
Rain continued in the area Wednesday afternoon as did warnings to evacuate.
Officials are working with property owners on damage assessment.
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