Parts of coastal Los Angeles County faced evacuation orders after a wind-driven brush fire broke out in Pacific Palisades.
The fire burned hundreds of acres in just a matter of hours Tuesday morning when red flag warnings were in effect throughout Southern California. The warnings are expected to continue into Thursday.
Evacuations were ordered for the community in the mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Drivers on Pacific Coast Highway and other roads encountered backups as they tried to leave the area.
Evacuation orders and warnings were in effect for the following areas Tuesday afternoon.
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Palisades Fire evacuation orders
An evacuation order means there is an immediate threat to life. Residents are ordered by law to leave the following areas.
PALISADES FIRE MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER
— LASD Lost Hills Stn. (@LHSLASD) January 8, 2025
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MTN-U028
DRY-U026-A
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Additionally, evacuation orders were established for the fire area down to the Pacific Coast Highway.
The mandatory evacuation zone expanded Tuesday night east to Kenter and north to Mulholland Road.
Evacuations also were ordered in Santa Monica, where all parts of the city north of San Vicente Boulevard were under a mandatory evacuation. An evacuation warning was issued for other parts of the city.
An evacuation warning, indicating a potential threat to life and/or property, was in effect for other areas. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
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- MAL-C111-B, SSM-U010-B, TOP-U007, TOP-U009
Palisades Fire evacuation shelters
- Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
- El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Palisades Fire road closures
Several roads were closed due to the wildfire. For the latest information on closures click here.
- Pacific Coast Highway was closed between Temescal Canyon Road and Las Flores Canyon Boulevard.
- Topanga Canyon Boulevard, except for evacuation purposes.
- The westbound 10 Freeway McClure Tunnel is closed to prevent heavy traffic on PCH.
