The U.S. Forest Service and Ventura County officials are concerned about the potential for the large area burned in the recent "Day" fire to contribute to flooding and debris flows within Piru, Sespe, and Santa Paula creeks, as well as the mainstem Santa Clara River.

• Read the story at the Ventura County Star
• Learn more about what the Ventura County Watershed Protection District is doing to study the effects of the day fire
• View a map of the fire extent
• Read more about fires and their effects on watersheds in southern California