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