Incident Update Palisades Fire

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Date:
02/07/2025
Time:
12:57 PM

Palisades Fire Public Information Line: (213) 484-5604

Palisades Fire Media Line: (323) 379-3841

Online Fire Information: https://www.fire.ca.gov/

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
Los Angeles City Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
23,448
Containment
95%
Structures Threatened
12,317
Structures Destroyed
6,833
Structures Damaged
973
Civilian Injuries
3
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
12
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 2 has transitioned command of the incident back to the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Cal OES will be overseeing the recovery effort of affected communities and restoration of services. For up-to-date Public Health Information and restoration of public utilities, please utilize the links and contacts below.

 

Initial Protective Actions

Visit Palisades Fire Information Linktree for Initial Protective Actions.

Additional Resources

Incident Demographics

Palisades Fire Demographics

Federal Assistance

Disaster Recovery Centers are open to the public from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Residents affected by the wildfires can apply to receive assistance by submitting applications for disaster relief.

  • UCLA Research Park West
    10850 West Pico Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90064

  • Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
    5401 W. Woodbury Road
    Altadena, CA 91001

  • California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County - FMAG Press Release
  • President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves California Major Disaster Declaration- Major Disaster Declaration

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 visit Amerian Red Cross.

  • Donations ARE NOT being accpeted at Family Assistance Centers.

Missing Persons Hotline: (213) 996-1800

Incident Photos and Videos

Palisades Fire Flickr

State Park Closures

Due to the recent impacts suffered by the current Palisades Fire, the following locations are closed to the public effective immediately and will remain closed until further notice: Department of Parks Recreation - Angeles District

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Disaster Assessment

Palisades Fire Disaster Assessment

Damage inspection teams have completed inspections for 100% of all structures within the fire footprint.

Evacuation Orders

Some evacuations remain in place to residents only and entry passes are required. As of February 3, there are two locations to obtain access passes for residents and authorized contractors to enter the Palisades. Passes can be obtained daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Inclement weather conditions may cause access to be suspended. 

  • To identify your evacuation zone please visit CAL FIRE's 3D map and search for your address.
  • To receive updates for your evacuation zones, please visit Genasys Project. 

 

Before law enforcement officials can re-open evacuation zones, it’s crucial to ensure that hazards are mitigated in the fire area. Even in evacuation zones where homes may not have been damaged, many cooperators are working to mitigate hazards like fallen power lines, burned out guard rails, and clearing significant wind damaged trees and other debris. Wait for official clearance before heading back and follow officials’ safety precautions once allowed in.

Residents seeking re-entry will be required to provide proof of residency when approaching roadblocks. Acceptable forms of identification include a government-issued photo ID that clearly displays the resident's name, photo, and physical address. These measures are in place to facilitate a safe and organized re-entry process.

Evacuation Shelters

Pasadena Convention Center (closing this weekend 2.9.25)
300 E Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

Westwood Recreation Center
1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Road Closures

Road closures may still exist within the fire perimeter. Check for updated road closures here.

Animal Evacuation Shelters

Missing Pets Line: (213) 270-8155

Small Animals:

  • American Red Cross Sheltering Site with mobile animal shelter (small animals only)
  • Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster
  • Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale
  • North Central Animal Service Center, 3201 Lacy St, Los Angeles (LA City residents only)

Large Animals:

  • 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
  • Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills (LA County residents only)
  • Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 e Harbor Blvd, Ventura (Ventura County residents only)

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
22
Water Tenders
1
Hand Crews
9
Other
1
Total Personnel
800

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Los Angeles City Emergency Management Department, Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Managment, Los Angeles County Department of Animal Control, Los Angeles Community Brigade, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, City of Malibu, California State Parks, Los Virgenes Municipal Water District, Southern California Edison, Pepperdine University, California Highway Patrol, American Red Cross, National Park Service, Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh-Nation.