Incident Update Palisades Fire
- Date:
- 01/07/2025
- Time:
- 4:56 PM
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
- 1,262
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Extreme fire behavior, including short and long-range spotting, continues to challenge firefighting efforts for the Palisades Fire. Winds gusts up to 60 MPH are expected to continue through Thursday, potentially aiding in further fire activity and suppression efforts.
CAL FIRE Incident Management Team II has been activated to assist Los Angeles County Fire and Los Angeles City Fire. Firefighters and air resources will continue to work to protect the community, infrastructures and gain control over fire containment.
Los Angeles Police Department to hold a press conference at 3:30 pm, January 7th, 2025.
Will Rogers State Beach
17300 Pacific Coast Highway
Los Angeles, CA 90272
Federal Assistance
California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County - FMAG Press Release
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
Evacuation Orders are in effect for the following zones:
- LOS-Q0767, MAL-C111-B, SSM-U010-A, SSM-U010-B
An EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for Topanga west of Tuna Canyon Rd. LEAVE NOW.
Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation Warnings are in effect for the following zones:
- MAL-C111-A, RMB-U030-A, TOP-U007, TOP-U008, TOP-U009
Evacuation Shelters
An Evacuation Center is being established:
Westwood Recreation Center
1350 South Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Road Closures
Follow CHP-West Valley to stay up-to-date on road closures for the Palisades Fire.
- Southbound Pacific Coast Highway at Las Flores Canyon Rd
- Southbound Pacific Coast Highway at Topanga Canyon Boulevard
- Coastline Drive and Southbound Pacific Coast Highway