Pacific Palisades Fire Guide Saturday January 11 2025.
Update on Saturday January 11 2025 8:53am Palisades Fire
Palisades Fire is 11% contained and 22,661 acres have burned.
Los Angeles County has declared a local health emergency.
Due to unhealthy conditions, LA County recommends not entering the Ocean between Malibu’s Surfrider and Playa Del Rey’s Dockweiler Beaches.
The City and County of Los Angeles City and County is in a continued official State of Emergency due to the multiple fires that are burning in the LA area.
Cal Fire reports on Saturday January 11 2025: “UCLA students are on high alert. UCLA Housing sent an email urging campus residents to stay vigilant and ready to evacuate due to the nearby Palisades fire. While this is not an evacuation order, Bruins were advised to prepare a bag of essentials and follow guidance if the order is extended to campus.”
For today, north to northeast winds will gradually increase, peaking in strength this evening and overnight.
A FIRE WEATHER WATCH will begin at 6:00PM tonight and will remain in effect through 6:00PM Sunday night.
Moderate to strong Santa Ana winds are likely to return Tuesday and Wednesday, creating critical fire weather conditions.
New 405 FWY OFF RAMP Closures
The following off-ramps are closed along Interstate 405 (I-405):
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.
NEW FOR FRIDAY CITY OF MALIBU
The City of Los Angeles – Family Assistance Center
Saturday, January 11: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center 2551 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064 – (310) 837-5186
Mental Health Assistance
The Malibu Boys and Girls Club is providing Mental Health Counseling Services both In-Person and via Zoom, with counseling available in both English and Spanish.
Please find the links below for the Emergency Intake Forms:
English: https://bgcmalibu.formtitan.com/temporary-services
Spanish: https://bgcmalibu.formtitan.com/spanish-temporary-services#/
Malibu Building Inspectors Damage Assessment
Malibu Building inspectors are conducting rapid visual assessments; number of damaged/destroyed structures TBD
At this time, the fire has extended beyond the burn scar of the Franklin Fire, although it is not advancing further into Malibu City limits.
Santa Monica Issues Curfew In Evacuation Zone at 6:00pm-6:00am
The city of Santa Monica has issued an emergency order in response to the impacts of the Palisades Fire.
The emergency order includes a curfew, from sunset to sunrise, in the areas where a mandatory evacuation order is in effect to support law enforcement efforts in these zones, and other measures to facilitate an effective response.
The City of Santa Monica is reporting that,”2,472 households under a mandatory evacuation order within the city of Santa Monica and 8,338 under a voluntary evacuation warning.”
Palisades Fire is at 21,317 Acres with 8% containment. 13,306 Structures are threatened. More than 5000 Structures are damaged or destroyed.
How To Help and Support Residents Affected By LA Fires
The Red Cross and The LA Food Bank are accepting donations.
The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu
An emergency relief fund to help those impacted by this disaster, at https://donate.onecause.com/bgcmalibu/donate.
The public is asked to direct donations here, and not to bring donations of food, clothing, etc. to the fire zone.
Mental Health Support
Connect With LA Department of Mental Health For Support or Call 800-854-7771.
Evacuation Orders
New Mandatory Evacuation for some residents of Encino, Tarzana and Brentwood on Friday Evening January 10 2025.
These are the latest evacuations that have followed the mandatory evacuations for some residents of Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Malibu.
The Palisades fire has new Evacuation Orders for Sunset Boulevard north to Encino Reservoir and From the 405 Freeway west to Mandeville Canyon.
Malibu
Fire limits continue to be from the east city limits to the eastern edge of the Franklin Fire burn scar (Carbon Beach).
Heavy impacts are being reported to Big Rock, La Costa, and other coastal properties.
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
Stoner Recreation Center located at 1835 Stoner Avenue in Los Angeles
Calvary Community Church Located 5495 Via Rocas in Westlake Village
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
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
Pacific Coast Highway is closed between Entrada Drive and Malibu Canyon Road
Southbound Las Virgenes and Malibu Canyon is closed at Lost Hills Road is closed at Pacific Coast Highway
Southbound Old Topanga Canyon is closed at Mulholland Drive
Eastbound Mulholland Highway is closed at Malibu Canyon
Pacific Coast Highway is closed at Malibu Canyon for northbound and eastbound traffic
Malibu Road is closed at Webb Way to eastbound traffic
Dry Canyon Cold Creek is closed at Mulholland Highway
Cold Canyon Road at Mulholland Highway is closed to southbound traffic
Pacific Coast Highway is closed at Leo Carillo to eastbound and westbound traffic
The City of Malibu Road Closures
PCH & Entrada – Westbound
Lost Hills/Las Virgenes – Southbound
Topanga/Mulholland – Southbound
Old Topanga/Mulholland – Southbound
Mulholland/Stunt – Southbound
Malibu Canyon/Piuma – Southbound
PCH/Malibu Canyon – Westbound and Eastbound
Malibu Road/Webb Way – Eastbound
Mulholland/Malibu Canyon – Eastbound
Piuma/Woodbluffs – Full closure
Dry Canyon Cold Creek/Mulholland – Full closure
Mulholland/Malibu Canyon – Southbound
Injuries Reported
Dark Signals: PCH & Carbon, PCH & Rambla Pacifico, PCH & Las Flores, PCH & Big Rock, PCH & Topanga Canyon
Flashing Red Signal: PCH & Corral Canyon
As a reminder, please treat dark signals like a four-way stop and proceed cautiously.
Injuries
Several reported injuries to both civilians and firefighters
Structures Destroyed or Damaged
1000 Structures Destroyed
Fire Department Personnel
Over 2,321 personnel assigned to the incident (LAFD and outside agencies)
297 Engines/9 Water Tenders/12 Helicopters/12 Dozers/44 Hand Crews
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
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
8 Percent with 21,317 acres burned
Southern California Weather
Donations for Palisades Fire
The Red Cross Palisades Fire Donation Page
The LA Food Bank Los Angeles Fires Donations Page
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is working with government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based partners and others to respond to the fires throughout Los Angeles County.
Palisades Fire Notable 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.
California Governor Newsom Deploys California National Guard to Los Angeles Fires
On Thursday January 9 2025 California Governor Newsom is deploying the California National Guard to Los Angeles Fires, including the Palisades Fire Area.
Official Information Sites
The Palisades Fire Public Information Line is: (213) 484-5604
The City of Malibu Emergency Hotline at 310-456-9982
Red Cross Reunification Requests: please call the American Red Cross at (800) 675-5799
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
LA Department of Mental Health
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.
