Incident Update Palisades Fire

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Date:
01/22/2025
Time:
2:34 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
23,448
Containment
68%
Structures Threatened
12,417
Structures Destroyed
6,662
Structures Damaged
890
Civilian Injuries
3
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
11
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Overnight, weak Santa Ana winds were observed across the incident with low humidity levels. The Red Flag Warning will remain in effect until 8:00 pm Thursday evening. The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and evacuation orders.


Please be advised: Evacuation Zones have changed as of 12:00PM PST 1.21.25 - Palisades Fire Repopulation

Initial Protective Actions

Visit the CAL FIRE IMT2: Palisades Fire Information Linktree for Initial Protective Actions.

Additional Resources

Incident Demographics

Palisades Fire Demographics

Federal Assistance

  • 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

Disaster Resource Center : Starting Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Disaster Resource Center will be available 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.

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

Eastside Location
Pasadena City College
Community Education Center
3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107

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

Press Conferences and Operational Briefings

Operational Briefings - CAL FIRE IMT2 Youtube

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Disaster Assessment

Palisades Fire Disaster Assessment

Aerial imagery overlays show approximately 6,000 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. Related News Release

Evacuation Orders

The Following Zones are under mandatory evacuation order:

  • LOS-0767-D, LOS-0767-E, LOS-0767-F, LOS-0767-H, LOS-0767-I, LOS-0767-K, LOS-0767-L, MAL-C111-B, SSM-U010-A, SDP-U029-A, SSM-U010-B, TOP-U008-B, TOP-U009-A

  • OPEN TO RESIDENTS ONLY! LOS-0767-A,LOS-Q0765, LOS-0767-F, LOS-0767-J, LOS-0767-G, LOS-Q0798, LOS-Q0778-A, MAL-C111A, MAL-C112-B, MTN-U028-A, RMB-U030-A, RMB-U030-B, RMB-U030-F, RMB-U030-G, RRC-U027-A, RRC-U027-C, TOP-U007-A

    • Newly repopulated residents need to check in at the staging area located at the Malibu Pier (23000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu). At the staging area, residents will receive further instructions from Los Angeles County Fire personnel, be escorted by Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputies to the checkpoint and be allowed access to the repopulated areas.

      Escorts for newly repopulated zones will be conducted from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. On the days following repopulation, residents in the previously opened zones will be permitted to enter at the checkpoint between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Curfew hours remain in effect.

      Support staff are distributing supplies to residents in fire-affected areas as they return to their properties.
    •  

      LOS-0767-A: Law Enforcement will only do resident escorts between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for Zone LOS-0767-A and previously repopulated areas. Please arrive no later than 4:30 p.m. Escorts will occur at Parking Lot 3 Beach Access, 1150 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90403.


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

  • 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
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

Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3)
601 W McKinley Ave
Pomona, CA 91768

Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
14201 Huston Street
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Road Closures

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

Animal Evacuation Shelters

Missing Pets Line: (213) 270-8155

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 Park11127 Orcas Ave, Hansen Dam
  • Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
  • Pico Rivera Sports Arena, 11003 Sports Arena Dr, Pico Rivera

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
393
Water Tenders
18
Helicopters
30
Dozers
19
Hand Crews
71
Other
5
Total Personnel
4237

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.