Status Update
Situation Summary
Extreme fire behavior, including short and long-range spotting, continues to challenge firefighting efforts for the Palisades Fire. Winds gusts up to 60 MPH are expected to continue through Thursday, potentially aiding in further fire activity and suppression efforts.
CAL FIRE Incident Management Team II has been activated to assist Los Angeles County Fire and Los Angeles City Fire. Firefighters and air resources will continue to work to protect the community, and infrastructures and gain control over fire containment.
Palisades Fire Demographics
CURRENT EMERGENCY INCIDENTS MAP LINK
EVACUATIONS
Evacuation Orders
Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Orders are in effect for the following zones:
- DRY-U026-A, LOS-Q0767, MAL-C111-A, MAL-C111-B, MAL-C112-B, MTN-U028, RMB-U030-A, RMB-U030-B, RMB-U030-D, RRC-U027, SAN-Q1395-B, SAN-Q1396-B, SDP-U029, SSM-U010-A, SSM-U010-B, TOP-U001, TOP-U002, TOP-U003, TOP-U004, TOP-U005, TOP-U006, TOP-U007, TOP-U008, TOP-U009
Evacuation Warnings
Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
Evacuation Warnings are in effect for the following zones:
- CAL-C405, CAL-C406, CAL-C407, CAL-C408, CAL-C409, CAL-C410, CAL-C411, CAL-C412, CAL-C413, CAL-C414, CAL-C415, DRY-U026, DRY-U026-B, MAL-C112, MAL-C112-A, MCR-U021-A, RMB-U030-C, SAN-Q1395-A, SAN-Q1396-A, SAN-Q1388-C, SAN-Q1389
City of Santa Monica
A new EXPANDED EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for all areas 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.
An EVACUATION WARNING remains for all additional areas north of Montana Avenue and this WARNING is now expanded to all areas north of Wilshire Boulevard and west of 10th Street. Residents in this area should gather essentials and prepare to leave if needed. Those who require additional time to evacuate should leave now.
View the evacuation zones on this map. Latest updates can be found here.
Last updated Jan. 9, 2025, at 7:55 a.m. Please check back for updates.
Watch this video for the latest updates from Mayor Lana Negrete.
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. Read more here.
Find other key updates below.
EVACUATION ZONES
Under evacuation ORDER:
- All areas of Santa Monica north of Montana Avenue from the beach to 11th Street
- All areas north of San Vicente Boulevard
An evacuation order means there is an immediate threat to life and all area residents are lawfully ordered to leave immediately. The area is closed to public access.
Under evacuation warning:
- All other areas north of Montana Avenue from 11th Street to 26th Street
- All areas north of Wilshire Boulevard between the beach to 10th Street
An evacuation warning indicates there is a potential threat to life and/or property. People in this area should gather essentials and be ready to leave the area if an order is issued. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets should leave immediately.
The latest evacuation map for Santa Monica can be found here.
Transportation
- Uber is providing free rides up to $40 for evacuated residents to active shelters, use code “wildfire25”
- The following road closures remain in place until further notice:
- Westbound I-10 at Lincoln Boulevard and northbound PCH
- Northbound Ocean Avenue, 7th Street and 26th Street at San Vicente Boulevard
- All access points for northbound PCH
- Please avoid driving in impacted areas unless you’re evacuating.
Important Information
- CAL FIRE reports that the Palisades Fire is currently at 0% containment and has grown to more than 15,800 acres
- Additional firefighting resources are being deployed from regional, state, and out-of-state mutual aid partners.
- Winds are expected to decrease after midnight but may pick up again tomorrow morning (Jan. 9). The red flag warning for L.A. County will remain in place through Friday, due to the continuing dry conditions.
- Santa Monica Police Department is assisting with evacuations and has increased its presence in evacuation areas. The safety of residents and their properties is our utmost priority. Please follow all police instructions immediately to ensure the safety of all.
- Some power outages have been reported. Residents can report and monitor outages through Southern California Edison’s Outage Center.
- L.A. County reported as of 5 p.m. today, 60,000 people had been impacted by evacuation orders and warnings for the Palisades Fire. There are approximately 2,472 households under evacuation order within the city of Santa Monica and 8,338 under evacuation warning.
Water
- A boil water notice was issued to residents in the Pacific Palisades 90272 ZIP code but water quality in Santa Monica is NOT impacted.
- Santa Monica Public Works has worked proactively and diligently to ensure a robust water supply for local firefighting if needed. At this time, the city is not experiencing any water flow issues with fire hydrants.
- As a precaution and to ensure this supply remains available for firefighting, residents are being asked to conserve water as much as possible and turn off their sprinklers.
Emergency Updates
- Sign up for SM Alerts for important safety information and follow the city on Facebook, X, or Instagram for regular updates. Call 911 to report down power lines or immediate threats to life or property. Report down trees and other non-emergency situations to 311. The city will continue to collaborate with CAL FIRE and regional agencies to monitor conditions and provide regular updates throughout the emergency and as they become available.
Facility & Service Impacts
The following city facilities will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9:
- Annenberg Community Beach House
- All Santa Monica Public Library branches except for the Pico Branch Library, which will be open from noon to 5 p.m. The Main Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Housing Office
- City Clerk Public Counter (claims, subpoenas, etc. can be served to 311 staff in the lobby)
- Santa Monica Swim Center
- Reed Park Tennis Office
- Camera Obscura
- Memorial Gym and Fitness Room
- 3026 Hangar in the Airport Art Center
The following service and programming changes will also be in effect Jan. 9:
- BBB Route 9 service has been suspended.
- Street sweeping, trash/recycling/bulky item/alley pickup in the evacuation zones is canceled.
- All Recreation and Arts Department outdoor recreation activities, including pickleball, field permits, and all community classes have been canceled/postponed.
- Airport Artist Studios workshops have been canceled.
- The Library Board meeting, Alzheimer’s Research Update event, and Tech & Tasks event at the Main Library have been canceled.
- The Rent Control Board meeting has been canceled.
School Closures
- The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and Santa Monica College are closed tomorrow, Jan. 9.
- All LAUSD schools are also closed tomorrow, Jan. 9.
Donations and support for impacted residents
- The city is not currently accepting in-kind donations.
- If you would like to donate to local support efforts, The Red Cross and the LA Food Bank are accepting monetary donations. Please contact them directly. Thank you for your generosity.
- Please check on elderly neighbors and those who may need extra assistance evacuating, preparing or accessing fire information.
Other Resources & Information:
Tati Simonian
Public Information Officer
Evacuation Shelters
Westwood Recreation Center
1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
El Camino Real Charter High School
5440 Valley Circle Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
Road Closures
Follow CHP-West Valley External Link to stay up-to-date on road closures for the Palisades Fire.
- 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
- 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
Animal Evacuation Shelters
Small Animals:
- El Camino High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills
American Red Cross Sheltering Site with mobile animal shelter for small animals only
- Agoura Animal Care Center, 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills
- Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park
- Carson Animal Care Center, 216 W Victoria St, Gardena
- Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
- Downey Animal Care Center, 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey
- Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster
- Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale
Large Animals:
- Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona
- Industry Hills Expo, 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry
- LA Equestrian, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank
- Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
RESOUCES AND REFERRALS
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
California Wildfire Response
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RESCOURCES FOR WILDFIRE SURVIVORS
Help for SoCal wildfire victims: Where to find food and other care resources
ABC 7 Eye Witness News
Food Assistance
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is working with its network of more than 600 partner agencies to assess needs during the SoCal wildfire emergency.
If you need food assistance in Los Angeles County, check out this map to find food near you.
Blaze Pizza will give away 11-inch pizzas for free, with options ranging from four cheese, pepperoni, Red Vine and Herbivore. Blaze is at 3210 Glendale Galleria, in Glendale.
Mental Health
If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health crisis or considering suicide, call or text 988. You can also click here to use 988 Lifeline Chat.
In cases of immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
The Los Angeles County ACCESS Center remains open and operational at this time as the entry point for mental health services, information and referrals. Call 1-800-854-7771.
Rideshare Assistance
Lyft is offering two rides up to $25 each ($50 total) for Los Angeles residents impacted by wildfires. Use code CAFIRERELIEF25 now through Jan. 15 at 11:59 p.m.
The code is valid for up to 500 riders, and is being offered as part of the Lyft Up Disaster Response program.
Other Community Resources
The MALAN Fire & Wind Store Resources
spreadsheet contains up-to-the-minute locations opening their doors to those impacted, in areas including Agoura Hills, Arcadia, Azusa, Bakersfield, Burbank, Chino, City of Industry, Covina, Crenshaw, Glendale, Greater Los Angeles, Huntington Beach, Koreatown, Laguna Hills, Lawndale, Long Beach, Marina del Rey, Miracle Mile, Montebello, Montrose, Northridge, Oxnard, Pacoima, Palmdale, Panorama City, Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Silverlake, Skid Row, Ventura, West Adam, Woodland Hills.
