What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of January 17, 2025, the Palisades Fire, located in the foothills of the Pacific Palisades community of Los Angeles County, Southern California, was rapidly gaining strength and had led to an evacuation orders for the entire community (1)(2).
The fire, driven by the Santa Ana winds, had quickly grown to 23,713 acres. It has been deemed the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history, as much of Pacific Palisades has been burned (3).
The fire, along with the active Eaton Fire affecting Altadena and Pasadena, was listed among the top five most destructive wildfires in California history (4).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The wildfire is directly affecting the following areas:
- Pacific Palisades (entire community ordered to evacuate).
- Parts of Malibu (areas east of Las Flores).
- Topanga
- Topanga Beach
- Santa Monica Mountains and adjacent recreational areas.
- Nearby regions such as the San Fernando Valley and Topanga Canyon under evacuation warnings.
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of the latest updates, the Palisades Fire has burned approximately 23,713 acres and is at 31% containment, with firefighters actively working to manage the blaze under challenging conditions (5).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
There are active evacuation orders and warnings (6):
- Evacuation Orders: The entire Pacific Palisades community, Monte Nido, Topanga, and parts of Malibu. The entire Pacific Palisades community has been told to “evacuate now.”
- Evacuation Warnings: Evacuation warnings were extended into parts of Santa Monica and Calabasas.
- Evacuation Centers:
- Van Nuys Recreation Center
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, Pacoima
- Pasadena Convention Center
- Stoner Recreation Center, Los Angeles
- Westwood Recreation Center, Los Angeles
- Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
- Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3)
Residents are urged to comply with orders.
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
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- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
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- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of January 17, 2025, this fire is 31% contained.
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