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Monday, January 13, 2025
Palisades Fire Evacuation   View Full Size Map

IMPORTANT NOTE: This evacuation map is ONLY for the City of Los Angeles.  If you live OUTSIDE the City of Los Angeles borders, please use this CAL FIRE map to find out if your home is in an evacuation order/warning area.   The fire crosses both City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles borders.   CHECK THIS MAP

 

DATE: January 14, 2025

TIME: 6:00AM

  • SIZE: 23, 713 acres with 17% containment
  • CURFEW: For the safety of residents, a curfew remains in place from 6PM to 6AM
  • CAUSE: Under active investigation
  • STRUCTURES DESTROYED: 1,280 
  • STRUCTURES DAMAGED: 204
  • CIVILIAN FATALITIES: 8 (confirmation comes from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner)
  • EVACUATION ORDER: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access
    • South: Pacific Coast Highway
    • North: South of Encino Reservoir 
    • East: Sepulveda Blvd / Sapphire Dr
    • West: Mandeville Canyon. 
  • EVACUATION WARNING: Areas surrounding the Encino Reservoir and near the Getty Center have been downgraded to Evacuation Warnings.  The evacuation warnings are in place around the perimeter of the mandatory evacuation zone to the North and East within the City of Los Angeles boundaries. 
    • In the North:
      • Encino Reservoir west to Vanalden Ave
      • East to the Saugus Ave / Roscomare Rd 
      • South to Anzio Road
    • In the South:
      • Kenter Canyon east to Roscomare Rd / Bellagio Rd
      • South to W Sunset Blvd / San Vicente Blvd (the area immediately surrounding the VA complex is not included)
      • West to 26th Street
    • Please see the map above as some areas are not easily defined by street names.
    • Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now. These two areas abut the existing Mandatory Evacuation Zones.  It is imperative you are Ready, Set, Go! 
  • SITUATION SUMMARY:

    • For today, north to northeast winds, gusting between 25 and 45 MPH were observed across the incident. With the gusty winds and low humidity, critical fire weather conditions remain, and the RED FLAG WARNING will continue through 6:00PM Wednesday evening. For tonight, expect the Santa Ana winds to increase, with gusts between 35 and 55 MPH. Firefighters continue aggressive suppression while demonstrating operational and personnel safety. The City of Los Angeles Red Flag Parking Restrictions are in place until further notice.OPERATIONAL BRIEFING: The morning operational briefing provided by CalFire Incident Management Team 2 is available for viewing BRIEFING.
  • EVACUATION CENTER:
  • ANIMAL EVACUATION SHELTERS
  • ROAD CLOSURES: Follow the links below to stay up-to-date on road closures
  • TExternal Link
    • The following off-ramps are closed along the 405 (I-405) Freeway:

      • 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.

  • FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER: For assistance with reunification, RED CROSS 
  • RESOURCES ASSIGNED

5,200

Personnel

44

Helicopters

540 

Engines

66

Dozers

60 

Water Tenders

115

Wildland Hand Crews

57

Others Assigned

2,400

CAL Guard

  • DAMAGE ASSESSMENT: Damage inspections are ongoing. The damage inspection reports that are completed are available HERE
  • FEDERAL ASSISTANCE: Secured to support response in Palisades Fire 
  • WILDFIRE RECOVERY: Resources to assist in the recovery process

    • Los Angeles City
    • Los Angeles County
    • Disaster Recovery Center: In Person
      • In person help 
        • Lost vital records (birth certificates, death certificates, driver's licenses, social security documentation)
        • Disaster relief loans for those who lost their homes or businesses
        • Referrals for mental health counseling and other services
      • Opening Tuesday 14 Jan at 1PM then hours will be as below
        • Hours: 9AM - 8PM, 7 days per week
        • Location: UCLA Research Park (formerly known as the Westside Pavillion)

     

 


DATE: January 10, 2025

TIME: 6:00PM

STATUS: The Evacuation Warning on the Northeast corner of the Palisades Fire is extending to include the area within Sepulveda / Sapphire to Mulholland to Escalon to Action Road/High Valley. While no immediate action is required, we ask residents to ensure they are Ready, Set, Go! with an evacuation bag and a plan


January 10, 2025

DATE: January 10, 2025

TIME: 4:00PM

STATUS: An Evacuation Warning Zone is added to the perimeter of the fire (north - eastern side) within the City of Los Angeles jurisdiction. The map above shows the Warning Zone in yellow

While no immediate action is required, we ask residents to ensure they are Ready, Set, Go! with an evacuation bag and a plan.


DATE: January 10, 2025

TIME: 7:00AM

STATUS:

  • Size estimate at 20,438 with 8% containment
  • Over 5,316 structures may have been destroyed
  • One fatality confirmed 
  • Wind advisory forecasted to end at 6PM tonight
  • Red Flag Parking Restrictions remain in effect until 8:00AM Saturday, January 11th.
  • There are 3,073 personnel, 350 engines , 54 crews, 23 helicopters, 54 dozers, 57 water tenders, and 57 others assigned to this fire
  • Super Scooper Quebec 1 was struck by a civilian drone that was not assigned to the Palisades Fire, causing damage which resulted in the aircraft being grounded and unable to fly until any needed repairs are made 

EVACUATION ORDERS: Remain In Effect

  • The area within the described box is under Evacuation Orders (interactive map above)
    • North to Mulholland Road
    • East to Kenter Rd
    • South to PCH
  • Please turn off the power/gas to your home before you leave

EVACUATION/SHELTER CENTER:

Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025) is open for evacuees and accepts small animals.  It is now also serving as shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.
 

LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION

Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER: Cheviot Hills Recreation Center (2551 Motor Ave, 90064)

If you are looking for someone impacted by the January 2025 fires in the Los Angeles County, or you want to inform your family of your safety and wellness, please contact the Red Cross at 800-675-5799

 

If you are missing a loved one or need help informing others you are safe, the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center, is open today and tomorrow to assist with missing persons reports and notifications.

  • HOURS: 
    • Friday 1/10: 9AM - 6PM
    • Saturday 1/11: 8AM - 5PM

ROAD CLOSURES:

  • Pacific Coast Highway is closed from McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon with LAPD managing traffic for evacuations

READY, SET, GO!

  • If you are not in the evacuation area but are near to it, we ask you to please be prepared. 
  • Have a go bag and plan.
  • Stay informed via LAFD Alerts and local news
  • For more tips and resources: Ready, Set, Go!

RECOVERY INFORMATION:

    LA County Recovers is a For information, resources and assistance in the recovery

FIRE AGENCIES ON SCENE INCLUDE:

  • LA County Fire
  • Angeles National Fire
  • Orange County Fire Authority
  • San Benito Fire
  • San Bernardino County Fire
  • San Luis Obispo Fire
  •  San Marcos Fire
  • Monterey Fire
  • Santa Barbara Fire
  • San Joaquin Fire
  • CalOes Region 4
  • Santa Clara County Fire
  • Fresno County Fire
  • Kern County Fire
  • King County Fire
  • San Diego County Fire
  • Placer County Fire
  • Grass County Fire

DATE: January 9, 20205

TIME: 7:00PM

STATUS:

  • Size estimate at 19,978 with 6% containment
  • Over 5,316 structures may have been destroyed
  • One fatality confirmed 
  • While the extreme winds have subsided, winds gusting from 25 - 55 mph are forecasted for this evening
  • Red Flag Parking Restrictions remain in effect until 8:00AM Saturday, January 11th.
  • There are 3,073 personnel, 350 engines , 54 crews, 23 helicopters, 54 dozers, 57 water tenders, and 57 others assigned to this fire
  • Super Scooper Quebec 1 was struck by a civilian drone that was not assigned to the Palisades Fire, causing damage which resulted in the aircraft being grounded and unable to fly until any needed repairs are made 

EVACUATION ORDERS: Remain In Effect

  • The area within the described box is under Evacuation Orders (interactive map above)
    • North to Mulholland Road
    • East to Kenter Rd
    • South to PCH
  • Please turn off the power/gas to your home before you leave

EVACUATION/SHELTER CENTER:

Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025) is open for evacuees and accepts small animals.  It is now also serving as shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.
 

LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION

Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals

ROAD CLOSURES:

  • Pacific Coast Highway is closed from McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon with LAPD managing traffic for evacuations

READY, SET, GO!

  • If you are not in the evacuation area but are near to it, we ask you to please be prepared. 
  • Have a go bag and plan.
  • Stay informed via LAFD Alerts and local news
  • For more tips and resources: Ready, Set, Go!

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER:

Cheviot Hills Recreation Center (2551 Motor Ave, 90064)

HOURS: 

  • Friday 1/10: 9AM - 6PM
  • Saturday 1/11: 8AM - 5PM

FIRE AGENCIES ON SCENE INCLUDE:

  • LA County Fire
  • Angeles National Fire
  • Orange County Fire Authority
  • San Benito Fire
  • San Bernardino County Fire
  • San Luis Obispo Fire
  •  San Marcos Fire
  • Monterey Fire
  • Santa Barbara Fire
  • San Joaquin Fire
  • CalOes Region 4
  • Santa Clara County Fire
  • Fresno County Fire
  • Kern County Fire
  • King County Fire
  • San Diego County Fire
  • Placer County Fire
  • Grass County Fire

DATE: January 9, 20205

TIME: 8:00AM

STATUS:

  • Size estimate at 17,200 with 0% containment
  • 12 helicopters and six fixed wing aircraft (across multiple agencies) are working the incident
  • Cal-Fire Incident Management Team assumed command at 8:00AM Wednesday
  • There are several reported injuries to both civilians and firefighters
  • While the extreme winds have subsided, winds gusting from 25 - 55 mph are forecasted for this evening
  • Red Flag Parking Restrictions remain in effect until 8:00AM Friday, January 10th.
  • Over 2,321 personnel assigned to the incident (LAFD and outside agencies)

EVACUATION ORDERS: Remain In Effect

  • The area within the described box is under Evacuation Orders (interactive map above)
    • North to Mulholland Road
    • East to Kenter Rd
    • South to PCH
  • Please turn off the power/gas to your home before you leave

EVACUATION/SHELTER CENTER:

Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025) is open for evacuees and accepts small animals.  It is now also serving as shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.
 

LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION

Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals

ROAD CLOSURES:

  • Pacific Coast Highway is closed from McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon with LAPD managing traffic for evacuations

READY, SET, GO!

  • If you are not in the evacuation area but are near to it, we ask you to please be prepared. 
  • Have a go bag and plan.
  • Stay informed via LAFD Alerts and local news
  • For more tips and resources: Ready, Set, Go!

FIRE AGENCIES ON SCENE INCLUDE:

  • LA County Fire
  • Angeles National Fire
  • Orange County Fire Authority
  • San Benito Fire
  • San Bernardino County Fire
  • San Luis Obispo Fire
  •  San Marcos Fire
  • Monterey Fire
  • Santa Barbara Fire
  • San Joaquin Fire
  • CalOes Region 4
  • Santa Clara County Fire
  • Fresno County Fire
  • Kern County Fire
  • King County Fire
  • San Diego County Fire
  • Placer County Fire
  • Grass County Fire

DATE: January 8, 2025

TIME: 2:45PM

STATUS:

  • Size estimate at 15,832 with 0% containment
  • 12 helicopters and six fixed wing aircraft (across multiple agencies) are working the incident
  • Cal-Fire Incident Management Team assumed command at 8:00AM today
  • There are several reported injuries to both civilians and firefighters
  • High Wind Warning is in effect until 6pm tonight (Wednesday). This includes north to northeast winds 25 - 40 mph with gusts between 60 - 80 mph
  • Red Flag Parking Restrictions remain in effect until 8:00AM Friday, January 10th.
  • Over 1,100 personnel assigned to the incident (LAFD and outside agencies)

EVACUATION ORDERS: Remain In Effect

  • The area within the described box is under Evacuation Orders (interactive map above)
    • North to Mulholland Road
    • East to Kenter Rd
    • South to PCH
  • Please turn off the power/gas to your home before you leave

EVACUATION/SHELTER CENTER:

Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025) is open for evacuees and accepts small animals.  It is now also serving as shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.
 

LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION

Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals

ROAD CLOSURES:

  • Pacific Coast Highway is closed from McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon with LAPD managing traffic for evacuations

READY, SET, GO!

  • If you are not in the evacuation area but are near to it, we ask you to please be prepared. 
  • Have a go bag and plan.
  • Stay informed via LAFD Alerts and local news
  • For more tips and resources: Ready, Set, Go!

FIRE AGENCIES ON SCENE INCLUDE:

  • LA County Fire
  • Angeles National Fire
  • Orange County Fire Authority
  • San Benito Fire
  • San Bernardino County Fire
  • San Luis Obispo Fire
  •  San Marcos Fire
  • Monterey Fire
  • Santa Barbara Fire
  • San Joaquin Fire
  • CalOes Region 4
  • Santa Clara County Fire
  • Fresno County Fire
  • Kern County Fire
  • King County Fire
  • San Diego County Fire
  • Placer County Fire
  • Grass County Fire

DATE: January 8, 2025

TIME: 12:32PM

STATUS:

  • Size estimate at 11,082
  • Cal-Fire has assumed Incident Management as of 8:00AM today
  • There are several reported injuries to both civilians and firefighters
  • The winds are forecasted to remain extreme today and all residents are asked to follow evacuation orders

EVACUATION ORDERS: Remain In Effect

  • The area within the described box is under Evacuation Orders (interactive map above)
    • North to Mulholland Road
    • East to Kenter Rd
    • South to PCH
  • Please turn off the power/gas to your home before you leave

EVACUATION/SHELTER CENTER:

Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025) is open for evacuees and accepts small animals.  It is now also serving as shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.
 

LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION

Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals

ROAD CLOSURES:

  • Pacific Coast Highway is closed from McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon with LAPD managing traffic for evacuations

READY, SET, GO!

  • If you are not in the evacuation area but are near to it, we ask you to please be prepared. 
  • Have a go bag and plan.
  • Stay informed via LAFD Alerts and local news
  • For more tips and resources: Ready, Set, Go!

FIRE AGENCIES ON SCENE INCLUDE:

  • LA County Fire
  • Angeles National Fire
  • Orange County Fire Authority
  • San Benito Fire
  • San Bernardino County Fire
  • San Luis Obispo Fire
  •  San Marcos Fire
  • Monterey Fire
  • Santa Barbara Fire
  • San Joaquin Fire
  • CalOes Region 4
  • Santa Clara County Fire
  • Fresno County Fire
  • Kern County Fire
  • King County Fire
  • San Diego County Fire
  • Placer County Fire
  • Grass County Fire

DATE: January 8, 2025

TIME: 8:00AM

STATUS:

  • Size estimate remains 2,920 until an aerial survey can be conducted
  • Cal-Fire is assuming Incident Management as of 8:00AM today
  • There are several reported injuries to both civilians and firefighters
  • The winds are forecasted to remain extreme today and all residents are asked to follow evacuation orders

EVACUATION ORDERS: Remain In Effect

  • The area within the described box is under Evacuation Orders (interactive map above)
    • North to Mulholland Road
    • East to Kenter Rd
    • South to PCH
  • Please turn off the power/gas to your home before you leave

EVACUATION/SHELTER CENTER:

Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025) is open for evacuees and accepts small animals.  It is now also serving as shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.
 

LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION

Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals

ROAD CLOSURES:

  • Pacific Coast Highway is closed from McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon with LAPD managing traffic for evacuations

READY, SET, GO!

  • If you are not in the evacuation area but are near to it, we ask you to please be prepared. 
  • Have a go bag and plan.
  • Stay informed via LAFD Alerts and local news
  • For more tips and resources: Ready, Set, Go!

FIRE AGENCIES ON SCENE INCLUDE:

  • LA County Fire
  • Angeles National Fire
  • Orange County Fire Authority
  • San Benito Fire
  • San Bernardino Fire
  • San Luis Obispo Fire
  •  San Marcos Fire
  • Monterey Fire
  • Santa Barbara Fire
  • San Joaquin Fire
  • CalOes Region 4
  • Santa Clara County Fire
  • Fresno County Fire
  • Kern County Fire
  • King County Fire
  • San Diego County Fire
  • Placer County Fire
  • Grass County Fire

DATE: January 7, 2025

TIME: 7:30PM

STATUS:

  • 2920 acres and growing
  • Mandatory Evacuation Zone has expanded east and north

EVACUATION ORDERS: Remain In Effect

  • The area within the described box is under Evacuation Orders (interactive map above)
    • North to Mulholland Road
    • East to Kenter Rd
    • South to PCH
  • Please turn off the power to your home before you leave

EVACUATION/SHELTER CENTER:

Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025) is open for evacuees and accepts small animals.  It is now also serving as shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.
 

LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION

Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals

ROAD CLOSURES:

  • Pacific Coast Highway is closed from McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon with LAPD managing traffic for evacuations

READY, SET, GO!

  • If you are not in the evacuation area but are near to it, we ask you to please be prepared. 
  • Have a go bag and plan.
  • Stay informed via LAFD Alerts and local news
  • For more tips and resources: Ready, Set, Go!

DATE: January 7, 2025

TIME: 3:30PM

STATUS

  • 1261 acres and growing due to the strong winds and mountainous topography
  • The fire is burning in a westerly direction
  • The winds are forecasted to peak in the overnight hours

EVACUATION ORDERS: Remain In Effect

  • The area within the described box is under Evacuation Orders (interactive map above)
    • Northeast: Merrimac Road
    • Northwest: Topanga Canyon Blvd
    • South to PCH
  • Please turn off the power to your home before you leave

EVACUATION/SHELTER CENTER:

Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025) is open for evacuees and accepts small animals.  It is now also serving as shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.
 

LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION

Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals

ROAD CLOSURES:

  • Pacific Coast Highway is closed from McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon with LAPD managing traffic for evacuations

READY, SET, GO!

  • If you are not in the evacuation area but are near to it, we ask you to please be prepared. 
  • Have a go bag and plan.
  • Stay informed via LAFD Alerts and local news
  • For more tips and resources: Ready, Set, Go!

DATE: January 7, 2025

TIME: 1:40PM

STATUS: Acreage is now estimated at 300 and growing

EVACUATION ORDERS: No change 

  • The area within the described box is under Evacuation Orders (interactive map above)
    • Northeast: Merrimac Road
    • Northwest: Topanga Canyon Blvd
    • South to PCH

EVACUATION/SHELTER CENTER:

Westwood Recreation Center is open for evacuees and accepts small animals.  It is now also serving as shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.
1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025


 

Date: January 7, 2025

Time: 12:03PM

STATUS: Approximately 200 acres burning in the Pacific Palisades with homes under immediate threat.

EVACUATION ORDERS:  See Map Above

The area within the described box is under Evacuation Orders:  

Northeast: Merrimac Road

Northwest: Topanga Canyon Blvd

South to PCH

EVACUATION CENTER:

Westwood Recreation Center is open for evacuees and accepts small animals.
1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025

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