Pacific Palisades Fire Guide Wednesday January 8 2025.
Update on Wednesday January 8 2025 at 9:05pm: Palisades Fire
Cal Fire Is Incident Commander of the Palisades Fire.
Southern California is under Red Flag Alert due to growing strong winds and surrounding dry topography.
Residents of Pacific Palisades and some residents of Santa Monica and Malibu are under mandatory evacuation orders.
The City of Malibu stated at 1:30pm: “The fire spans from the Palisades to the eastern edge of the Franklin scar. High winds blowing WSW and low humidity continue to drive the fire.”
At 5:07pm: The Palisades fire is estimated at 15,832 acres
At 5:07pm: 13,306 Structures Threatened
At 5:07pm: 300 Structures Destroyed
At 8:30am: 37,000 Residents are under Evacuation Orders. 15,000 Structures are at Risk.
At 8:30am: 20,000 Residents are under Evacuation Warnings. 6500 Structures are at Risk.
At 1:30pm: Natural Gas has been shut off to Malibu.
All gas stations in Malibu are currently non-operational.
Evacuation Orders
Malibu
Current Evacuation Zones:
Evacuation Orders:
MAL-C111A, MAL-C111B, MAL-C112B
Evacuation Warnings:
MAL-C112A
Neighboring Community Evacuations:
Evacuation Orders:
DRY-U026-A, LOS-Q0767, MTN-U028, RMB-U030-A, RMB-U030-D, RRC-U027, SAN-Q1395-B, SAN-Q1396-B, SDP-U029, SSM-U010-A, SSM-U010-B, TOP-U001 through TOP-U009
Evacuation Warnings:
CAL-C405 through CAL-C415, DRY-U026, DRY-U026-B, MCR-U021-A, RMB-U030-C, SAN-Q1395-A, SAN-Q1396-A
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
Evacuation Order north of Montana Avenue from the beach to 11th Street. Residents in this area must leave IMMEDIATELY and the area is closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning remains for all additional areas north of Montana Avenue and this warning is expanded to all areas north of Wilshire Boulevard and west of 10th Street.
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
The City of Santa Monica Evacuation Map
Evacuation Tips
Always Follow Official Evacuation Orders
Shut Off Power At Home
Check in with elderly or disabled neighbors to ensure they are prepared and have transportation.
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
Cal Fire Southern California Fires Evacuation Map Wednesday January 8 2025 at 9:00pm
Evacuation Shelters
Westwood Recreation Center located at 1350 South Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles.
Residents can stay overnight tonight. They do accept small animals.
El Camino Real Charter High School is located at 5440 Valley Circle Blvd in Woodland Hills
Pasadena Convention Center Is Located At 300 East Green Street
Large Animal Evacuation Shelter
The Los Angeles Equestrian Center is located at 480 Riverside Drive in Burbank
(818) 840-9063
Pierce College Equestrian Center is located at 7100 El Rancho Drive in Woodland Hills
Rose Bowl Stadium is located at 1001 Rose Bowl Drive in Pasadena
Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona
Industry Hills Expo located at 16200 Temple Avenue in the City of Industry
LA Equestrian located at 480 Riverside Drive in Burbank
Castaic Animal Care Center located at 31044 Charlie Canyon in Castaic
Small Animal Shelter
LA County Agoura Animal Care Center is located at 29525 Agoura Road in Agoura
Phone
(818) 991-0071
Pasadena Humane Society is located at 361 South Raymond Avenue
El Camino High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills
American Red Cross Sheltering Site with mobile animal shelter for small animals only
Baldwin Park Animal Care Center located at 4275 Elton Street in Baldwin Park
Carson Animal Care Center located at 216 W Victoria Street in Gardena
Castaic Animal Care Center located at 31044 Charlie Canyon in Castaic
Downey Animal Care Center located at 11258 Garfield Avenue in Downey
Lancaster Animal Care Center located at 5210 W Ave I in Lancaster
Palmdale Animal Care Center located at 38550 Sierra Highway in Palmdale
Road Closures
The City of Santa Monica Road Closures
Southbound Pacific Coast Highway is closed at Malibu Canyon
Southbound Piuma Road is closed at Woodbluff Road
Southbound Malibu Canyon is closed at Piuma Road
Southbound Stunt Road is closed at Mulholland Drive
Southbound Topanga Canyon Road is closed at Mulholland Drive
City of Santa Monica
Ocean Avenue, 7th Street, and 26th Street have all been shut down to northbound traffic into the Palisades
I-10 westbound has been shut down at Lincoln Boulevard. All additional access to northbound Pacific Coast Highway has been closed off
The City of Malibu Road Closures
PCH & Malibu Canyon – Northbound & Eastbound
PCH & Entrada – Westbound
Las Virgenes & Lost Hills – Southbound
Topanga Canyon to Mulholland – Southbound
Stunt Road & Mulholland – Southbound
Malibu Canyon & Piuma – Southbound
Dark Signals:
PCH & Carbon
PCH & Rambla Pacifico
PCH & Las Flores
PCH & Big Rock
PCH & Topanga Canyon
Flashing Signal:
PCH & Corral Canyon
Injuries Reported
Several reported injuries to both civilians and firefighters
Structures Destroyed or Damaged
1000 Structures Destroyed
Fire Department Personnel
Over 1,100 personnel assigned to the incident (LAFD and outside agencies)
12 helicopters
Six fixed wing aircraft (across multiple agencies) are working the incident
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
Air Quality Info at South Coast Air Quality Management District
School Closures
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Park Closures
Topanga Ranch Motel once owned by William Randolph Hearst has been destroyed by the fire.
Will Rogers State Historic Park
Will Rogers’ historic ranch house has been destroyed by the fire.
Public Transportation
Big Blue Bus will offer free transport every hour to the Palisades Fire evacuation center at the Westside Recreation Center.
Pickup at Lincoln Boulevard and Montana Avenue.
Santa Monica City Facility and Service Closures Wednesday January 8 2025
Annenberg Community Beach House
Montana Branch Library
Santa Monica Swim Center
Reed Park Tennis Office
Downtown Farmers Market is canceled
BBB Route 9 service has been suspended.
Containment
Zero Percent with 11,800 acres burned
Southern California Weather
Palisades Fire History
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. At 8:30am on Wednesday January 8 2025 the Fire grew to over 5000 acres.
LA Fire Department Press Conferences
Wednesday January 8 2025 at 11:25am with President Biden and Governor Newsom
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
Official Information Sites
The Palisades Fire Public Information Line is: (213) 484-5604
The County of LA Is On Facebook
The City of Malibu Is On Facebook
The City of Malibu Alert Center
LA County Sheriff Facebook Page
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
Air Quality Info at South Coast Air Quality Management District
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.
