Landslide Forces Evacuations and Destroys Homes in Southern California

Multiple homes in the Peartree Lane neighborhood of Rolling Hills Estates, Southern California, have been evacuated after a landslide caused the ground to shift, putting the homes at risk of colliding with a nearby canyon. The Los Angeles County Fire Department red-tagged the homes and displaced 16 people. The area is prone to landslides due to its location on a major tectonic plate boundary and geological complexity. The cause of the landslide is believed to be heavy rainfall, leading to underground water causing a fissure. Officials are monitoring the situation and providing shelter for the displaced residents.