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The Fast Growing Moving Fires in L.A. & No Containment at the Palisades

Jan 8, 2025
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Guest: Sonali Kolhatkar is an award-winning multimedia journalist and Senior Editor at YES! Media.  She is also the host of Rising Up with Sonali, a nationally syndicated TV and radio program that airs on Pacifica Radio.

Then, extended portions of the L.A. Fire Department updating the situation.

 

Resources:

Los Angeles Fire Department (Alerts)

Palisades Fire: Evacuation Orders and Warnings (Click here)

Palisades Fire

UPDATE: January 8, 2025

TIME: 8:00AM

STATUS:

  • Size estimate remains 2,920 until an aerial survey can be conducted
  • Cal-Fire is assuming Incident Management as of 8:00AM today
  • There are several reported injuries to both civilians and firefighters
  • The winds are forecasted to remain extreme today and all residents are asked to follow evacuation orders

EVACUATION ORDERS: Remain In Effect

EVACUATION/SHELTER CENTER:

Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025) is open for evacuees and accepts small animals.  It is now also serving as shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.

LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION:

Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals

ROAD CLOSURES:

  • Pacific Coast Highway is closed from McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon with LAPD managing traffic for evacuations

READY, SET, GO!:

  • If you are not in the evacuation area but are near to it, we ask you to please be prepared.
  • Have a go bag and plan.
  • Stay informed via LAFD Alerts and local news
  • For more tips and resources: Ready, Set, Go!

Air Quality: EPA AirNow

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