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, and infrastructures and gain control over fire containment.

Palisades Fire Demographics

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-A, MAL-C111-B, RMB-U030-A, SAN-Q1395-B, SAN-Q1396-B, SSM-U010-A, SSM-U010-B, TOP-U001, TOP-U002, TOP-U003, TOP-U004, TOP-U005, TOP-U006, TOP-U007, TOP-U008, TOP-U009
  • The City of Santa Monica is issuing an Evacuation Order for all areas of the city north of San Vicente. City of Santa Monica Evacuation Map

 

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation Warnings are in effect for the following zones:

  • CAL-C405, CAL-C406, CAL-C407, CAL-C408, CAL-C409, CAL-C410, CAL-C411, CAL-C412, CAL-C413, CAL-C414, CAL-C415, DRY-U026, MAL-C112, MTN-U028, RMB-U030-B, RRC-U027, SAN-Q1395-A, SAN-Q1396-A, SDP-U029

Evacuation Shelters

Evacuation Centers are being established:

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

 

El Camino Real Charter High School
5440 Valley Circle Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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