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After blaze, mudslide threat for 20 S. Cal. homes

IDYLLWILD, Calif. (AP) -- Authorities are urging about 20 homeowners to evacuate because of flooding and mudslide risks after a Southern California wildfire.

The 27,265-acre fire in mountains above Palm Springs is smoldering Monday after being drenched by thunderstorms.

But the rain raised the potential for flooding and mudslides in recently burned areas.

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The evacuation is voluntary and applies to about 20 homes several miles southeast of Idyllwild, a small community popular with artists.

U.S. Forest Service spokesman Lee Beyer says the warning is a precaution, since mudslides can occur quickly and leave little or no time to flee.

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