Incident Update Palisades Fire

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Date:
01/20/2025
Time:
11:30 AM

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
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
23,713
Containment
59%
Structures Threatened
12,280
Structures Destroyed
6,051
Structures Damaged
788
Civilian Injuries
3
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
10
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

A particularly dangerous situation/Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12 p.m. today through early Tuesday afternoon over areas of Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego Counties. A Fire Weather Watch will remain in effect from Tuesday evening through Thursday evening for these counties as well. 

AIR QUALITY ADVISORY: Windblown dust and ash advisory in effect 10 AM Monday until 10 PM Tuesday

Firefighters are making steady progress, and officials are reassessing evacuation orders to ensure safe returns. Crews are working with utility providers to repair infrastructure and address hazards like fallen trees and downed power lines. The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and evacuation orders or warnings. 

Please be advised, the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) detection team continues its work over the Palisades Fires. This is a reminder that if you fly we cannot! Flying a UAS amidst firefighting efforts is a federal offense punishable by up to 12 month of incarceration and a fine of up to $75,000.

CAL FIRE Alerts Public of Fake Social Media Accounts - News Release

Please be advised: Evacuation Zones have changed as of 12:00PM PST 1.20.25 - 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 Youtub

Disaster Assessment

Palisades Fire Disaster Assessment Map

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. Related News Release

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

The Following Zones are under mandatory evacuation order:

  • LOS-0767-A, LOS-0767-D, LOS-0767-E, LOS-0767-F, LOS-0767-H, LOS-0767-I, MAL-C111-A, MAL-C111-B, MAL-C112-B, MTN-U028-A, RMB-U030-A, RMB-U030-B, RMB-U030-F, RMB-U030-G, RRC-U027-C, SDP-U029-A, SSM-U010-A, SSM-U010-B, TOP-U008-B, TOP-U009-A
  • OPEN TO RESIDENTS ONLY! LOS-Q0765, LOS-0767-J, LOS-0767-G, LOS-Q0798, LOS-Q0778-A, RRC-U027-A, TOP-U007-A
    • Resident escorts are required for LOS-0767-J and will be conducted 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. Residents in need of access should meet at 1150 Pacific Coast Highway (Parking Lot 3 North), Santa Monica, CA.

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

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

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 Park, 11127 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
496
Water Tenders
30
Helicopters
39
Dozers
45
Hand Crews
93
Other
17
Total Personnel
5175

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.