Parts of Los Angeles are expected to experience strong winds and high risk of fire danger today until 12:00 PM Wednesday, with wind gusts expected to reach 45-70 miles per hour. The City has deployed resources to be prepared ahead of the extreme weather conditions. Please stay vigilant and be ready to evacuate if needed. Red flag parking restrictions are in effect. For more information, click here.
What You Need To Know:
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City Disaster Recovery Center Opens Today at 1:00 PM – The City’s Disaster Recovery Center is a one-stop information and resource center.
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It will open today at the UCLA Research Park, formerly known as the Westside Pavilion at 10850 Pico Blvd, at the corner of Westwood & Pico. After today, it will operate from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, 7 days a week for the next several weeks. An additional Disaster Recovery Center is located in the City of Pasadena at 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. These centers will:
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Help those who have lost vital records (birth certificates, death certificates, driver’s licenses, social security documentation).
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Help those who have experienced loss or damage to their homes and businesses apply for disaster relief loans.
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Provide referrals for mental health counseling and other services.
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More information is available at lacity.gov.
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Donations will not be accepted at Disaster Recovery Center locations. Ways to donate and support people impacted by fire and emergency responders can be seen on LA City’s website.
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N95 Masks Available – The South Coast Air Quality Management District is recommending that Angelenos wear well-fitting, medical grade masks while outside when air quality is poor, or if you smell smoke or see ash. The City of Los Angeles has distributed N95 masks throughout Los Angeles Public Libraries, Los Angeles Recreation Centers, Los Angeles Senior Centers and local nonprofits. Click here to find your nearest library or here to find your nearest Recreation Center/Senior Center.
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Fire Investigations – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ National Response Team has been deployed to investigate the cause of the Pacific Palisades fire. If you have any information to provide regarding the Pacific Palisades fire, please submit tips by texting ATFLA to 63975 and then follow the link to create a report, or visit here. Tips can remain anonymous.
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Volunteers, Donations and Support – For Angelenos looking to get involved and support wildfire response efforts, click here.
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Additional Health Resources – The City has prepared a guide of additional health and safety resources including mental health services on its emergency recovery website.
As of 11:00 AM the following progress has been made on the fires affecting our region:
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Palisades Fire 14% Contained
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The fire remains an active emergency, having spread more than 23,713 acres with 14% containment.
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There still remains a potential to threaten life and property and evacuation orders remain in effect.
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Thousands of firefighters are on scene deploying resources including heavy duty trucks and equipment as well as air support.
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The City continues to provide shelter and resources to impacted families. The evacuation zone map is available here.
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Firefighters and first responders are the only personnel allowed in the evacuation area.
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Hurst Fire 97% Contained
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There is significant progress in containing the Hurst Fire thanks to our firefighters who continue to marshall resources to extinguish this wildfire which has burned 799 acres.
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All evacuation orders in the vicinity of this fire have been lifted.
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Kenneth Fire 100% Contained
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Firefighters worked around the clock to bring this fire to 100% containment at 1,052 acres.
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The location continues to be monitored for flare ups.
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Archer Fire 100% contained
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Thanks to the heroic efforts of LAFD firefighters, the Archer Fire in Granada Hills is fully contained at 19 acres.
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The location continues to be monitored for flare ups.
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Eaton Fire 33% Contained
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The Eaton fire affecting the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, and La Cañada-Flintridge remains an active emergency, having spread more than 14,117 Acres.
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There still remains a potential to threaten life and property.
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For latest information regarding the Eaton Fire visit here.
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Palisades Fire Evacuation Sites:
Evacuated Residents and Families and Small Animals Shelters:
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Stoner Recreation Center | 1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Westwood Recreation Center | 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center | 14201 Huston St.,Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
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Ritchie Valens Recreation Center | 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
Emergency Evacuation Shelter for Large Animals
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Hansen Dam Horse Park | 11127 Orcas Ave, Hansen Dam, CA 91342
Restoring Power Outages:
As of 8:00 AM, LADWP has restored power to all customers affected by last week’s windstorm, except those in the fire-impacted areas. This affects approximately 17,000 customers in Pacific Palisades, Encino and Brentwood. For LADWP customers who live in high-risk fire areas, if you experience an outage, LADWP crews may not be able to automatically re-energize power lines serving customers until it is safe to do so. LADWP will not re-energize power lines in high-fire risk areas until crews have patrolled the entire circuit. LADWP also has equipment affected by fire retardant that needs to be cleaned before we can re-energize these power lines.
Windblown Dust & Ash Advisory:
South Coast AQMD has issued a windblown dust & ash advisory for the majority of the South Coast Air Basin, including the entire City of Los Angeles, in effect until 7:00 PM Wednesday, January 15, 2025. High winds may disperse ash from the Palisades and Eaton impact zones, as well as the Hurst, Kenneth, Line, Airport, and Bridge fire burn scars. Blowing dust may result in air quality levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse in portions of Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties in the South Coast Air Basin.
Water Safety Notice:
Do Not Drink orders are in effect (see here for map) for neighborhoods near the Palisades fire, North of San Vicente Boulevard. Affected zip codes include 90272 and adjacent communities served by LADWP. To provide additional support, LADWP is distributing bottled water to affected customers at two distribution locations:
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Westwood Recreation Center | Tuesday, January 14 from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM until further notice
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Adjacent to the Brentwood Country Club | Tuesday, January 14 – Wednesday, January 15 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
LADWP staff will be present to distribute. For more information, contact 1-800-DIAL-DWP.
