SUNSET FIRE UPDATE: All evacuation orders for The Sunset Fire have been lifted, and North of Franklin is now OPEN. Please stay alert as you return to your homes.
PALISADES FIRE UPDATE: The fire has crossed over Sullivan Ridge. Priorities for firefighters are the Topanga Canyon and Mandeville areas. Resources are also addressing reports of a structure immediately threatened in the area of Medley and Skyhawk in Topanga Canyon.
There are now four major fires in the County and three in the Third District: The Palisades, Hurst, and Sunset Fires. The Red Flag warning will remain in place through 6pm Friday, January 10.
EVOLVING INCIDENT: Find your specific address and maps at protect.genasys.com.
Evacuation orders have been issued for Santa Monica, all areas north of Montana Avenue from the beach to 11th Street and areas north of San Vicente Boulevard are under evacuation order.
Evacuation warnings for Santa Monica, all other areas north of Montana Avenue from 11th Street to 26th Street and all areas north of Wilshire Boulevard between the beach to 10th Street are under evacuation warning.
City of Santa Monica emergency updates and evacuations: Link Here
City of Malibu emergency updates and evacuations: Link Here
Evacuation orders have been issued for these zones: LOS-E001, LAC-E119-B, LAC-E132-B
Evacuation warnings include these zones: LAC-E131-B, LAC-E132-A, LOS-Q0412, LOS-Q0449-B, SCL-CALGROVE, SCL-ETERNAL, SCL-NEWHALLPASS, SCL-WILDWOOD,
City of Los Angeles emergency updates and evacuations: Link Here
To ensure the safety of you and your loved ones, follow all evacuation orders. Sign up for emergency alerts at lacounty.gov/emergency. If you are evacuating, follow @RedCrossLAand @CountyofLA on X for updates.
These shelters are available to you:
- Pan Pacific Park Recreation Center, 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Richie Valens Rec Center, 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
- Northridge Rec Center, 18300 Lemarsh St, Northridge, CA 91325
- Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona 91768
- El Camino Real Charter High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles 90025, PETS IN CRATES WELCOME CURRENTLY FULL AS OF 9PM 1/8
- SMALL ANIMALS: Agoura Animal Care Center, 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
- LARGE ANIMALS: Pierce College Equestrian Center, 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills CA 91367 | Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank CA 91301 I Hansen Dam Equestrian Center, 11127 Orcas Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342 CURRENTLY FULL
BOIL WATER ADVISORY: LA County Waterworks District 29 issued a boil water advisory for the Sunset Mesa community from Topanga Beach and Coastline Drive on the south to Shoreheights Drive on the north, and from Topanga Canyon Rd to Carbon Canyon Rd in Malibu, including communities of Big Rock and Carbon Mesa. For questions call 800-675-4357. Our water system is being stretched and accordingly, water quality has decreased. If you are under the advisory, you should boil water before consuming for the next 48 hours. More info here. Also, for customers in area code 90272, the LA County Department of Water and Power has issued a boil water advisory for its customers. For more information please contact 1-800-DIAL-DWP.
SCHOOL CLOSURES: All LAUSD and SMMUSD schools are closed TODAY, January 9. Complete LA County Closure List | LAUSD Closure List | All SMMUSD Schools are CLOSED today
GAS SHUTOFFS: SoCalGas has determined it is necessary to temporarily shut off natural gas service to the Malibu community from Brentwood Country Club to Zuma Beach. As a result, approximately 15,000 customers in the impacted communities are currently experiencing temporary service outages. Gas service will be restored to this area once it is safe to do so. More info here.
METRO IMPACTS Metro is still running, though some stations do not have power. Fares are free today. A Complete List of transit impacts can be found here.
INSURANCE TIPS: The California Department of Insurance has teams ready to assist evacuees and people impacted by wildfires. Residents under mandatory evacuation because of wildfire could be eligible for evacuation-related expense reimbursements under their current insurance policy. Additional Living Expenses coverage typically includes food and housing costs, furniture rental, relocation and storage, and extra transportation expenses, among other costs. For questions or support, call 1 (800) 927-4357. Tips here.
LA County and LA City are under declarations of emergency. We have received all available support from Governor Newsom and President Biden.
Tens of thousands of residents are under evacuation order or evacuation warning, and the extreme wind event continues to pose challenges to firefighters. If you are told to evacuate, please follow directions of emergency personnel. Do not hesitate to evacuate!
We are grateful to the courageous work of our first responders throughout the night and this morning. So many people have been affected by the fires, and our community is hurting. Reach out to your neighbors, stay informed. We will get through this.
Monitor social media for immediate updates:
Alert Notification System: Register for Alert LA County
LA County Fire on X: @LACoFDPIO
LA Fire Department on X: @LAFD
LA County Sheriff on X: @LASDHQ
LA County on X: @CountyofLA
National Weather Service Los Angeles on X: @NWSLosAngeles
CalFire Affected Map: Palisades Fire | Hurst Fire | v
Follow this X/Twitter List to track these accounts: Fire Emergency Updates
