Incident Update Palisades Fire

Situation Summary

Weather conditions return to seasonally normal, and fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter with no additional growth anticipated. With the returning Santa Ana winds Monday, widespread critical fire weather conditions remain present. Crews continue to establish and improve the fire line, seek out and extinguish hot spots and construct containment lines to limit further structural damage within the areas still at risk. Supporting search and rescue efforts where needed. 

The ongoing search and recovery mission continues to limit utility agencies' ability to repair infrastructure, delaying the repopulation process, and an increased need for specialized supplies related to all-hazards response for responders and repopulating civilians, including masks, respirators, gloves, eye protection and decontamination, is present. 

Please be advised: An inaccurate social media post is currently circulating on Facebook. The post claims that individuals can come to California to join a clean-up crew in areas affected by recent LA wildfires. This information is false, and we would like to clarify that there is no such opportunity available. We kindly ask that you refrain from calling to inquire about this.

Join the Effort: How You Can Help During the Fires

Incident Demographics

Palisades Fire Demographics

Damage Assessment

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. The damage inspection reports that we have completed are avalible at this link: https://recovery.lacounty.gov/palisades-fire/

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
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.

Governors Office Press Releases

• Governor Newsom signs executive order to jumpstart firestorm cleanup of damaged and destroyed homes - GO's Executive Order
• Unprecedented firefighting and first responder force - GO's News Release
• LA mobilizes debris removal teams - GO's News Release
• California secures expanded federal funding to repair firestorm-damaged public infrastructure - GO's News Release
• Governor Newsom to order to fast-track temporary housing for Los Angeles firestorm area - GO's Executive Order
• Additional CHP officers deployed to protect firestorm-devastated communities - GO's Press Release
• Governor Newsom issues executive order to fast-track temporary housing for Los Angeles firestorm area - GO's News Release

Press Conferences and Operational Briefings

Operational Briefings - CAL FIRE IMT2 Youtube

Community Meeting
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 6:30 PM PST
Sinai Temple
10400 Wilshire Boulevard, LA 90024

Livestream: CAL FIRE IMT2 Youtube - www.youtube.com/@calfireimt2390

Incident Photos and Videos

• Palisades Fire Flickr

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 click here.

• Donations ARE NOT being accpeted at Family Assistance Centers.

Missing Persons Hotline: (213) 996-1800

Public Health Information

Visit the CAL FIRE IMT2: Public Health and Safety Linktree for health, safety and recovery resources. 

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

The Following Zones are under mandatory evacuation order:

• DRY-U026-A, DRY-U026-C, LOS-Q0762, LOS-Q0762-A, LOS-Q0765, LOS-Q0767-A, LOS-Q0767-B, LOS-Q0778-A, LOS-Q0780, LOS-Q0781-A, LOS-Q0782-A, LOS-Q0782-B, LOS-Q0782-C, LOS-Q0798, LOS-Q1118, MAL-C111-A, MAL-C111-B, MAL-C112-B, MTN-U028, RRC-U027-A, RRC-U027-B, RMB-U030-A, RMB-U030-B, RMB-U030-D, RMB-U030-E, SDP-U029, SSM-U010-A, SSM-U010-B, TOP-U001, TOP-U002, TOP-U003, TOP-U004, TOP-U005, TOP-U006, TOP-U007, TOP-U008, TOP-U009

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.

Evacuation Warnings

The Following Zones are under Evacuation Warning:

• CAL-C405, CAL-C406, CAL-C407, CAL-C408, CAL-C409, CAL-C410, CAL-C411, CAL-C412, CAL-C413, CAL-C414, CAL-C415, DRY-U026-B, LOS-Q0406-A, LOS-Q0407, LOS-Q0751, LOS-Q0762-B, LOS-Q0764, LOS-Q0772, LOS-Q0779, LOS-Q0783, LOS-Q0800, LOS-Q1089, LOS-Q1115-A, LOS-Q1115-B, LOS-Q1119, LOS-Q1163, MAL-C112-A, MCR-U021-A, MCR-U021-C, RMB-U030-C, SAN-Q1395-B, SAN-Q1396-B

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.

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. 

• CHP-West Valley
• City of Santa Monica
• 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

514

Water Tenders

59

Helicopters

44

Dozers

66

Hand Crews

111

Other

8

Total Personnel

5276

Cooperating Agencies