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Residents watch as mudslide debris is cleared up in Montecilo
Mudslides in California, Monticito, which is home to about 9000 people, has destroyed an estimated 100 houses, swept cars to the beach and left at least 17 victims dead.
A drenching storm triggered the disaster, after last month's fire destroyed several homes and vegetation.
Only an estimated 10 to 15% of residents fled when ordered to do so, and much of the damage occurred where evacuations were voluntary.
Watch.
