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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Life-threatening, hurricane-strength winds 50-80 mph expected in Malibu Tues 1/7, Wed 1/8. Stay indoors, away from windows. Stay off the roads.

Life-threatening, hurricane-strength winds expected in Malibu Tues 1/7, Wed 1/8. 50-80mph, up to 100mph winds can bring down trees & power poles, damage structures, knock over vehicles. Stay indoors, off roads, park away from trees. High fire danger.

Life-threatening, hurricane-strength winds expected in Malibu Tues 1/7 & Wed 1/8, 50 - 80 mph, gusts up to 100 mph. Winds can bring down trees, power lines and poles, damage structures, and knock over vehicles.

Wind will be strongest 10AM Tues – 4PM Wed. The National Weather Service considers this an unprecedented, historic, hurricane-strength wind event, and advises the public to stay indoors, in the first floors of structures, away from windows and trees, and off the roads. Bring outdoor furniture indoors. Park vehicles away from trees. Adjust travel plans.

Red Flag Warning, extremely dangerous fire conditions expected in Malibu 1/7 – 1/9. Be prepared for fires, evacuations, power outages, hazardous roads, and rough coastal waters.

Potential SCE power shutoffs in all of Malibu Tues-Wed. Monitor AM/FM radio news for emergency information using handheld or car radios, which will work when the power is out.

Seniors, people with disabilities, or those who are dependent on wheelchairs, oxygen or medical devices, should consider leaving the area early.

Be prepared for potential fires, evacuations, power outages, and hazardous roads, beaches and ocean waters. The City is closely monitoring conditions, coordinating with LA County Fire and Sheriff’s Departments, and will post emergency information as needed via alerts, the website, and social media as needed, and is ready to activate the Emergency Operations Center.

Come to a complete stop at any malfunctioning traffic signal.

Be extremely cautious with any potential source of fire ignition, such as using landscaping equipment. Any fire start could result in rapid fire growth and extreme fire behavior.

Topanga Canyon will be closed Tues - Fri, with access for residents and local businesses only.

Closely monitor weather conditions and emergency information on local news, especially AM / FM radio and 99.1 FM KBUU with handheld and car radios, which will work when the power is out.

, Widespread Windstorm is expected Tue afternoon-Weds morning across much of Ventura/LA Co. Areas not typically windy will be impacted. See graphic for areas of greatest concern. The wind direction of this event is more from the N-NE rather than typical NE-E Santa Ana's. This means the strongest wind corridors shift more east & focus over more of LA Co. than is typical (including San Gabriel foothills) rather than the Ventura Coast.



The strongest wind areas of LA and Ventura Counties will see widespread N-NE wind gusts of 50-80 mph, with isolated gusts up to 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills. This could be the strongest event since Nov 30th/Dec 2011.