chicago union stockyard fire that killed 21 firefighters. one of the deadliest days for first responders before 9/11. a century later, a reminder as two grim processions wound their way through the windy city. barbara pinto, abc news, chicago. flooded california is finally getting a break from the rain which has fallen straight for the past week but the damaging effects could linger for some time. in san diego the first floor of a hotel flooded forcing about 50 guests and employees to the second floor where they had to be rescued. seaworld was closed for the day but is expected to reopen today. and further north in the hills of los angeles county, mud slides are the problem there causing some tremendous damage and the threat is far from over. mike von fremd reports. >> reporter: devastating mudslide slashed through highland, california, near the foothills of the san bernardino mountains. most of the residents' cars are buried in mud. more than 20 homes destroyed. the horror happened in an instant.