Incident Update Palisades Fire

Situation Summary

Fire behavior was moderate today but there is still active fire within the fire perimeter. Unburned islands are still present and can pose a threat to containment lines, however firefighters have been working around the clock with a continued focus on fire suppression, human safety and private and public property assessment and protection. 

For tonight, gusty Santa Ana winds will continue with low humidity with the strongest winds occurring Tuesday morning. A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect and will remain in effect till 6:00PM Wednesday. 

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

Incident Demographics

Palisades Fire Demographics

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 here.

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

Incident Photos and Videos

Palisades Fire Flickr

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

News Releases/Media Advisories

Virtual Town Hall : January 12, 2025, streamed here on CAL FIRE IMT2 Youtube. 

• County of Los Angeles : Emergency Alert Problems and Implement Solutions
• Palisades Fire News Release : Operational Update on the Palisades Fire

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-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
• South: Pacific Coast Highway
• North: Encino Reservoir
• East: 405 Freeway
• West: Mandeville Canyon

Per the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: ALL EVACUATION ORDER and WARNING AREAS for the Palisades Fire are under CURFEW ORDER from 6PM tonight until 6AM tomorrow.

• 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-Q0783, LOS-Q0779, LOS-Q0800, LOS-Q1089, LOS-Q1119, LOS-Q1163, MAL-C112-A, MCR-U021-A, RMB-U030-C, SAN-Q1388-B, SAN-Q1395-A

• UCLA students are on high alert. UCLA Housing sent an email urging campus residents to stay vigilant and ready to evacuate due to the nearby Palisades fire. While this is not an evacuation order, Bruins were advised to prepare a bag of essentials and follow guidance if the order is extended to campus. If you have a disability that requires assistance, including mobility or service animal assistance, please call your building front desk. Updates will be shared via BruinALERT.

Per the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: ALL EVACUATION ORDER and WARNING AREAS for the Palisades Fire are under CURFEW ORDER from 6PM tonight until 6AM tomorrow.

• 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

El Camino Real Charter High School (Relocated to Ritchie Valens Recreation Center below)
5440 Valley Circle Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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. 

• CHP-West Valley
• City of Santa Monica
• City of Los Angeles

The following off-ramps are closed along Interstate 405 (I-405):

• Getty Center Drive off-ramps in both directions closed.

• Skirball Center Drive off-ramps in both directions closed.

• Southbound Sunset Blvd. off-ramp closed.

• Southbound Wilshire Blvd. off-ramp closed.

• Southbound Santa Monica Blvd. off-ramp closed.

• Southbound Olympic/Pico Blvd. off-ramp closed.

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

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