Pacific Palisades Fire Guide Tuesday January 7 2025.
Southern California is under Red Flag Alert due to growing strong winds and surrounding dry topography.
The Public is reminded to be under high alert to high winds expected at 10:00pm-5:00am.
Residents of Pacific Palisades and some residents of Santa Monica and Malibu are under mandatory evacuation orders.
The Palisades Fire has crossed Tuna Canyon West of Pacific Coast Highway.
Update on Tuesday January 7 2025 at 8:33pm: Palisades Fire
CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 2 has been activated to the #PalisadesFire in Los Angeles County and will assume command Wednesday Morning January 8 2025.
4:13pm: Palisades Fire is currently moving in a SouthWest direction.
Cal Fire Reports that Palisades Fire started at 10:30am in Pacific Palisades.
The Wild Fire started near 1190 North Piedra Morada Drive and was at 20 acres when LA Fire responded. Wind was at 25mph with gusts at 50mph.
At 11:30am the fire was estimated at 200 acres.
The Palisades fire is estimated at 2920 acres and is currently bumping the area of Chastain Parkway East and Calle Brittany.
The fire has spotted across Palisades Drive and is currently on both sides of the road.
Evacuation Orders
Malibu
Evacuation Orders and Warnings within Malibu City Limits
Evacuation Orders (Level 3):
MAL-C111-A:
North of Pacific Coast Highway
South of Rambla Pacifico St
East of Carbon Beach Ter
West of Las Flores Mesa Dr
MAL-C111-B
North of Pacific Coast Highway
South of Budwood Matway
East of Las Flores Mesa Dr
West of Old Malibu Rd
RMB-U030-A:
North of Rambla Pacifico St
South of Pauma Rd, Las Flores Canyon Rd, and Rambla Pacifico St
East of Carbon Canyon Rd
West of Gorge Rd.
Neighboring Zones Under Evacuation Orders and Warnings:
Evacuation Orders (Level 3) have been issued for zones TOP-U001, TOP-U002, TOP-U003, TOP-U004, TOP-U005, TOP-U006, TOP-U007, TOP-U008, TOP-U009
If you are in the evacuation order zone, it is critical to leave immediately.
Those in evacuation warning zones should prepare for a potential evacuation and stay informed about changing conditions.
Individuals who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica is issuing an Evacuation Order for all areas of the city north of San Vicente.
An evacuation order has been issued between the northern border of the city and San Vicente Boulevard, between Ocean Boulevard and 26th Street.
Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is closed to public access.
Free Big Blue Bus Service to Evacuation Shelter
Buses will leave hourly starting at 8:00pm.
Evacuation Shelter is Located at Westwood Recreation Center at 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd,
Pick-Up Locations
Ocean Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard
7th Street and San Vicente Boulevard
Pacific Palisades Is Under Evacuation Orders
The City of Pacific Palisades has over 23,000 residents.
Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW.
The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warnings
Malibu
Evacuation Warnings (Level 2):
MAL – C112:
North of Malibu Rd
South of Serra Rd
East of Via Pacifica, Puerco Canyon Rd, Malibu Rd, Pacific Coast Hwy
West Of Malibu Pier, Serra Rd, Carbon Beach Terrace
RMB-U030-B
North of Sweetwater Mesa Rd
South of Pauma Rd
East of Malibu Canyon Rd
West of Saddle Peak Rd, Carbon Canyon Rd
Neighboring Zones Under Evacuation Orders and Warnings:
Evacuation Warnings (Level 2) for CAL-C405, CAL-C406, CAL-C407, CAL-C408, CAL-C409, CAL-C410, CAL-C411, CAL-C412, CAL-C413, CAL-C414, CAL-C415, DRY-U026, MTN-U028, RRC-U027, SDP-U029
Santa Monica
An Evacuation Warning has been issued for all areas north of Montana to San Vicente.
Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or property.
Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
The City of Santa Monica Palisades Fire Evacuation Map
Evacuation Tips
Always Follow Official Evacuation Orders
Shut Off Power At Home
Park Cars off to the side of the road if needed.
(Firefighters need to be able to access the road)
Santa Monica Hotels Are Offering Discounted Rates to Palisades Fire Evacuees
Palisades Fire Updates and Evacuation Orders Are Updated at LA Fire Department
Northeast: Merrimac Road
Northwest: Topanga Canyon Blvd
South to PCH
Evacuation Shelters
Westwood Recreation Center located at 1350 South Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles.
Residents can stay overnight tonight. They do accept small animals.
Large Animal Evacuation Shelter
The Los Angeles Equestrian Center is located at 480 Riverside Drive in Burbank
(818) 840-9063
Pierce College located at 6201 Winnetka Avenue in Woodland Hills
County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care & ControlCommunication Center 661-940-4191
Small Animal Shelter
LA County Agoura Animal Care Center is located at 29525 Agoura Road in Agoura
Phone
(818) 991-0071
Road Closures
Pacific Coast Highway is closed from McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon with LAPD managing traffic for evacuations
Westbound I-10 at Lincoln Boulevard and northbound PCH
Northbound Ocean Avenue, 7th Street and 26th Street at San Vicente Boulevard
Access points for northbound PCH at Moomat Ahiko and California Incline
Follow CHP West Valley On X for Updated Road Closure Information
Southbound PCH at Las Flores Canyon Rd
Southbound PCH at Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Coastline Drive and southbound PCH
Traffic in these areas will be diverted northbound on PCH.
The City of Santa Monica Road Closures
Westbound I-10 at Lincoln Blvd (per the city of Santa Monica)
Northbound PCH at the I-10 (per the City of Santa Monica)
Injuries Reported
Currently No Injuries have been reported.
Structures Destroyed or Damaged
Multiple Structures. (Exact Numbers TBA)
Fire Department Personnel
250 LA City Fire
Strikes Teams
Aircrafts
School Closures
Park Closures
Will Rogers State Historic Park
Public Transportation
The City of Santa Monica reports that Big Blue Bus Route 9 service has been suspended.
Containment
Zero Percent
LA Fire Department Press Conferences
Scheduled: Wednesday January 8 2025 at 8:00am with LA City Fire and Joint Command
Tuesday January 7 2025 at 3:30pm: LAFD at Will Rogers State Park
Southern California Weather
Air Quality Info at South Coast Air Quality Management District
Official Information Sites
The City of Malibu Is On Facebook
The City of Malibu Alert Center
Follow CHP West Valley X Social Media Site
California State Parks Facebook Page
SCE Power Outage Map Is Online
LA Department of Water and Power Outage Map Is Online
California Governor Gavin Newsom is on Facebook
Register Online For Alert Los Angeles County
This is a fast moving story. Information changes quickly. Always check with local authorities for updated Information.
