People have been killed by mudslides and flash floods in southern california. But with many unaccounted for, rescue workers fear dozens may still be trapped, and a desperate search for survivors is under way. Many of those now affected are the very same people who had to flee last month from some of the biggest wildfires in the states history. The latest extreme weather has hit carpinteria, Santa Barbara and montecito. From there, our correspondent james cook. On californias pacific coast, ordeal by the elements continues. First, they endured the largest fire in the states history. Next came torrential rain, more intense than anyone here can remember. And then, within minutes, destruction, caused by an unstoppable wall of mud and debris. 14 year old Lauren Cantin survived, but even she doesnt know how. Firefighters using rescue dogs heard her screams, and worked for hours to pull her from the wreckage of her home. Her familys fate is unknown. Everyone here, it seems, has their own incr
In global news, business, and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Tell us what you think about the stories we are covering, or what you have spotted online. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Rescue workers are trying to find survivors following the devastating mudslides in southern california. 17 people are known to have died, with more than a dozen still missing. Many of those now affected are the very same people who had to flee last month from some of the biggest wildfires in the states history. The latest extreme weather hit carpinteria, Santa Barbara and montecito. From there, our correspondent james cook reports. In montecito, they are still combing the ruins, looking for survivors. But, with every hour that passes, hope fades. The surge of mud and debris wasjust hope fades. The surge of mud and debris was just too powerful. It consumed everything before it, turning homes to matchwood. Consumed everything before it, turning homes to matchwoodm consumed everything b
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