Incident Update Palisades Fire
- Date:
- 01/13/2025
- Time:
- 2:00 PM
Public Information Officer Erik Scott: https://x.com/PIOErikScott
Palisades Fire Public Information Line:: (213) 484-5604
Palisades Fire Media Line:: (323) 379-3841
Incident Facts
- Name
- Palisades Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-01-07
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Southeast of Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisades
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Los Angeles
- Administration Unit
- Unified Command: CAL FIRE San Bernardino-Inyo-Mono Unit, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles City Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 23,713
- Containment
- 14%
- Structures Threatened
- 12,250
- Structures Destroyed
- 1,280
- Structures Damaged
- 204
- Civilian Injuries
- 3
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- 8
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
For today through Wednesday, an extended period of moderate to strong Santa Ana winds will persist across the area, with the strongest winds to likely occur on Tuesday morning. Very dry conditions will remain across the area as the offshore wind continues so a RED FLAG WARNING will stay in effect till 6:00PM Wednesday evening. By Friday, offshore winds will end bringing cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels. Firefighters are continuing to work around the clock, minimizing acreage burned on all lands by utilizing effective strategies and tactics.
Please be advised: An inaccurate social media post is currently circulating on Facebook. The post claims that individuals can come to California to join a clean-up crew in areas affected by recent LA wildfires. This information is false, and we would like to clarify that there is no such opportunity available. We kindly ask that you refrain from calling to inquire about this.
Join the Effort: How You Can Help During the Fires
Damage Assessment
Aerial imagery overlays show approximately 5,000 structures may have been damaged or destroyed. The number of structures damaged and destroyed listed at the bottom of the page are verified by damage assessment teams and will be updated with validated information as it becomes available.
Damage inspections are ongoing. The damage inspection reports that we have completed are avalible at this link: https://recovery.lacounty.gov/palisades-fire/
Federal Assistance
California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County - FMAG Press Release
Press Conferences and Operational Briefings
Operational Briefings - CAL FIRE IMT2 Youtube
Virtual Town Hall - Live stream on CAL FIRE IMT2 Youtube
Monday, January 13, 2025
6:30PM PST
Family Assistance Center
If you are looking for someone impacted by the January 2025 fires in Los Angeles County, or you want to inform your family of your safety wellness. Please, contact the Red Cross at (800) 675-5799 or click here.
Donations ARE NOT being accpeted at Family Assistance Centers.
Public Health Information
- Pacific Palisades Drinking Water: Do Not Drink - Water Safety Notice
- LA County Public Health: Fire Safety and Health
- Calfironia Air Resources Board - Smoke Ready California
- Wildfire Recovery and Resiliancy - Ways to Stay Safe/Ways to Help
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
The Following Zones are under mandatory evacuation order:
- DRY-U026-A, LOS-Q0406-A, LOS-Q0407, LOS-Q0751, LOS-Q0762, LOS-Q0762-A, LOS-Q0765, LOS-Q0767, LOS-Q0778-A, LOS-Q0780, LOS-Q0781-A, LOS-Q0782-A, LOS-Q0782-B, LOS-Q0798, LOS-0798-B, LOS-Q1115, LOS-Q1118, MAL-C111-A, MAL-C111-B, MAL-C112-B, MTN-U028, RMB-U030-B, RMB-U030-D, RMB-U030-E, RRC-U027, SAN-Q1395-B, SAN-Q1396-B, SDP-U029, SSM-U010-A, SSM-U010-B, TOP-U001, TOP-U002, TOP-U003, TOP-U004, TOP-U005, TOP-U006, TOP-U007, TOP-U008, TOP-U009
Per the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: ALL EVACUATION ORDER and WARNING AREAS for the Palisades Fire are under CURFEW ORDER from 6PM till 6AM.
- To identify your evacuation zone please visit CAL FIRE's 3D map and search for your address.
Evacuation Warnings
The Following Zones are under Evacuation Warning:
- CAL-C405, CAL-C406, CAL-C407, CAL-C408, CAL-C409, CAL-C410, CAL-C411, CAL-C412, CAL-C413, CAL-C414, CAL-C415, DRY-U026-B, LOS-Q0764, LOS-Q0772, LOS-Q0779, LOS-Q0783, LOS-Q0800, LOS-Q1089, LOS-Q1119, LOS-Q1163, MAL-C112-A, MCR-U021-A, RMB-U030-C, SAN-Q1388-B, SAN-Q1395-A
Per the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: ALL EVACUATION ORDER and WARNING AREAS for the Palisades Fire are under CURFEW ORDER from 6PM till 6AM.
- To identify your evacuation zone please visit CAL FIRE's 3D map and search for your address.
Evacuation Shelters
Lanark Recreation Center
21816 Lanark St
Canoga Park, CA 91304
Calvary Community Church
5495 Via Rocas
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
10736 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Pacoima, CA 91331
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Stoner Recreation Center
1835 Stoner Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Westwood Recreation Center
1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Pan Pacific Recreation Center
7600 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3)
601 W McKinley Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
14201 Huston St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Road Closures
Follow the links below to stay up-to-date on road closures for the Palisades Fire.
Animal Evacuation Shelters
Small Animals:
- El Camino High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills
- American Red Cross Sheltering Site with mobile animal shelter (small animals only)
- Agoura Animal Care Center, 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills
- Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park
- Carson Animal Care Center, 216 W Victoria St, Gardena
- Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
- Downey Animal Care Center, 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey
- Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster
- Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale
Large Animals:
- Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona
- Industry Hills Expo, 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry
- LA Equestrian, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank (At Capacity as of 1.12.25) Please go to Hansen Dam Horse Park, 11127 Orcas Ave, Hansen Dam, CA 91342
- Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
- Pico Rivera Sports Arena, 11003 Sports Arena Dr, Pico Rivera, CA 90601, USA
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 540
- Water Tenders
- 60
- Helicopters
- 44
- Dozers
- 66
- Hand Crews
- 115
- Total Personnel
- 5123