Incident Update Palisades Fire

Date:
01/11/2025
Time:
11:04 AM

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
22,660
Containment
11%
Structures Threatened
12,250
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
3
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
2
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighting efforts continue to concentrate on building and improving containment lines with a focus on public safety and structure protection. For today, north to northeast winds will gradually increase, peaking in strength this evening and overnight. A FIRE WEATHER WATCH will begin at 6:00PM tonight and will remain in effect through 6:00PM Sunday night. Moderate to strong Santa Ana winds are likely to return Tuesday and Wednesday, creating critical fire weather conditions. 

The Los Angeles County and CAL FIRE Damage Assessment Teams (DINS) will continue to assess and validate structures impacted by the Palisades Fire. It is expected that more than 5,000 structures have been destroyed.

The Los Angeles Unified School District has canceled classes for all schools Friday. Residents are encouraged to avoid nonessential travel to allow firefighters plenty of room to work.

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.

Palisades Fire Demographics

Federal Assistance

California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County - FMAG Press Release

News Releases/Media Advisories

Community Meeting, January 11th, 2025
6:30PM PST : Visit CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit Facebook page for details. 

Press Conferences and Operational Briefings

Operational Briefings - CAL FIRE IMT2 Youtube

Incident Photos and Videos

Palisades Fire Flickr

Unsafe Drinking Water Notice

 Due to heavy ash, debris and pressure fluctuations in the Pacific Palisades area, the following Do Not Drink notice has been issued. 

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.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

The Following Zones are under mandatory evacuation order:

  • DRY-U026-A, LOS-Q0762, LOS-Q0762-A, LOS-Q0765, LOS-Q0767, LOS-Q0778-A, LOS-Q0779, LOS-Q0780, LOS-Q0781-A, LOS-Q0782-A, LOS-Q0782-B, LOS-Q0798, LOS-Q1118, MAL-C111-A, MAL-C111-B, MAL-C112-B, MTN-U028, RMB-U030-A, 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, DRY-U026-B, LOS-Q0406-A, LOS-Q0407, LOS-Q0751, LOS-Q0762-B, LOS-Q0764, LOS-Q0772, LOS-Q0783, LOS-Q0800, LOS-Q1089, LOS-Q1115, LOS-Q1119, LOS-Q1163, MAL-C112, MAL-C112-A, MCR-U021-A, RMB-U030-C, SAN-Q1388-B, SAN-Q1395-A, SAN-Q1396-A

    Area 1

    • South: Sunset Blvd

    • North: Mullholland Dr

    • East: Bellagio Rd/Roscomare Rd.

    • West: 405 Freeway. 

  • Area 2

    • South: Mulholland Dr / Sepulveda Blvd

    • East: 405 Freeway 

    • North: Ventura Blvd 

    • West: Louise Ave. 

  • 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

Van Nuys Recreation Center
14301 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA 91405

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

Road Closures

Follow the links below to stay up-to-date on road closures for the Palisades Fire. 

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
  • 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
463
Water Tenders
62
Helicopters
24
Dozers
60
Hand Crews
64
Other
57
Total Personnel
3712