Two homelees people were spotted lighting a fire behind SaMoHi at 302 Pico in Santa Monica. A couple of people driving by rushed over to try to put it out. The Fire Department arrived about 20 minutes after being called and put it out fully.

People are lighting fires in otherwise non-burning urban areas of LA. Saw this happen first hand at 302 Pico in Santa Monica. Called it in & fire dept & police responded. Stay safe and call in any activity ASAP. We don’t need more flames out here. pic.twitter.com/AZ4GLr6N3q

— Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) January 9, 2025

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The Palisades Fire jumped over PCH and several beach structures got fire at Will Rogers Beach.

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Several homes and buildings along PCH catch fire from the windstorm wildfire in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, January 7th,

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Two lifeguard towers completely burn down when the Palisades Fire reaches Pacific Coast Highway and ignite brush at Will Rogers Beach.

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Scenes along Pacific Coast Highway during the wind storm fueled wild fire in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, January 7th. This is one of many videos from this wildfire.

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The city of Santa Monica has issued an evacuation order for all areas above San Vicente Boulevard and an evacuation warning for the area north of Montana Avenue in response to the Palisades Fire.

An evacuation order indicates there is an immediate threat to life and all area residents are lawfully ordered to leave immediately. The area is closed to public access. 

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 and livestock should leave immediately. 

“It is imperative that residents follow evacuation orders for their safety and the safety of our community,” Mayor Lana Negrete said. “The city of Santa Monica is closely monitoring this very dynamic and changing situation and our hearts go out to all who are affected. I also want to express my deepest gratitude to the first responders who are working tirelessly on the front lines of this emergency.”

Emergency services are deployed to the impacted areas, including Santa Monica Police personnel assisting with evacuations. We urge all residents to follow police instructions immediately and without hesitation. These orders are issued to protect lives and ensure the safety of everyone in the community.

Some city services in this area are suspended until further notice: street sweeping, trash/recycling/bulky item/alley pickup and the Montana Branch Library. 

Free Big Blue Bus transport to the Palisades Fire evacuation center at Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd, 90025, will be available starting at 8 p.m. Buses will leave hourly.

Pick-up locations:

Ocean Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard

7th Street and San Vicente Boulevard

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Breaking News. Fire in Pacific Palisades. Please keep 911 open for life safety emergencies.

Pacific Palisades fire eating the canyon while many rush about to evacuate the neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/3iGrUp8SRs

— Jessica Vaugn (@JessicaVaugn) January 7, 2025

Fire breaks out in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday at 10:30AM. High winds reported to be rated as hurricane strength , clocking in a high as 85 mph. It spread from 10 acres to over 200 acres in about 30 minutes.



UPDATE 1/7, 12pm - Southbound Pacific Coast Highway is closed at Topanga Canyon Blvd due to the brush fire response in Pacific Palisades. Extremely dangerous fire weather, high winds continue. Be cautious on the roads, watch for emergency personnel. Be prepared for evacuations.



In Malibu, SCE is shutting off power to Cuthbert, Galahad, Cuthbert circuits in Malibu due to dangerous fire weather. Other circuits may follow.

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Topanga Canyon Blvd/Route 27 will be CLOSED between Mulholland Drive and Pacific Coast Highway/Route 1 in Topanga area from 10 AM Tueday to 6 PM Friday, Jan. 7-10, due to Red Flag Warning fire danger. Only residents & local business traffic allowed in the canyon.

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