Incident Update Palisades Fire

Situation Summary

Initial Protective Actions

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

Additional Resources

• Governors News Room
• Repopulation Video
• Video De Repoblación

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

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Disaster Resource Center : As of 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.

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 Information:

Disaster Assessment

Palisades Fire Disaster Assessment

Damage inspection teams have completed inspections for 99% of all structures within the fire footprint. Damage inspections are ongoing. The recovery effort is being led by Cal OES. Inquiries relating to the watershed taskforce can be directed to media@caloes.ca.gov.

Evacuation Orders

Inclement weather conditions may cause access to be suspended. ROAD CLOSURES EXIST WITHIN THE FIRE PERIMETER! Check for updated road closures here.

City of Los Angeles Zones: LOS-0767-E, LOS-0767-K. All Zones in the City of Los Angeles are now open for resident-only access.

• Resident Access: Access passes are required; however, escorts are no longer needed. Check in with law enforcement between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for an access pass to all Resident-Only Zones in the City of Los Angeles. Curfew hours remain in effect.
  
  Check-in Location
  (Lot 3) Beach Access
  1150 Pacific Coast Highway
  Santa Monica, CA 90403
  
  Contractors will be allowed in the fire area (LA City) to conduct assessment work. Contractors will be required to provide identification and proof that they have been hired by specific residents within the impacted areas. Contractors must report to the check-in area (Lot 3) to be granted access and will be provided a pass to enter.
  
  Department of Public Health staff are distributing personal protective equipment to residents in fire-affected areas as they return to their properties. Click here for Public Health's comprehensive list of recommendations to protect one's health in burn-out areas.

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Los Angeles County Zones: All Evacuation Orders have been lifted in the City of Malibu and unincorporated Los Angeles County.

• Resident Access: Access along PCH will be limited to residents only. Law enforcement will verify residency at the traffic control point on PCH at Carbon Beach for residents traveling east/south on PCH. Essential traffic only - expect significant delays. Potential temporary closures due to repair work in the area.
  
  Topanga Canyon Blvd. between Grand View Drive and Pacific Coast Highway will remain closed and inaccessible until further notice.
  
  Contractors will be allowed in the fire area (LA County) to conduct assessment work. Contractors will be required to provide identification and proof that they have been hired by specific residents within the impacted areas.

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Per the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: EVACUATION ORDER 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. 

Bfore 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. 

• CHP-West Valley
• City of Los Angeles
• Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

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

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