Some evacuations lifted as crews make progress on Los Angeles County wildfires

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- At least 27 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong Santa Ana winds, continue burning in Southern California.

The Palisades Fire, burning in the Pacific Palisades, and the Eaton Fire, burning in Altadena, have forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed more than 12,000 structures.

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Jan 17, 2025, 5:42 PM

Wildfires burning in SoCal: Numbers at a glance

Here are all the current wildfires burning in Southern California at a glance.

Palisades Fire

  • 23,713 acres
  • 31% containment
  • 10 deaths
  • 5,316 structures burned

Eaton Fire in San Gabriel Valley

  • 14,117 acres
  • 65% contained
  • Approximately 7,081 structures believed to be damaged or destroyed (structures includes vehicles)
  • 17 deaths
  • 5 firefighter injuries

Hurst Fire in Sylmar

  • 799 acres
  • 100% contained

Auto Fire

  • 61 acres
  • 85% contained

Kenneth Fire in West Hills

  • 1,052 acres
  • 100% contained

2 hours and 25 minutes ago

More evacuation orders lifted or downgraded for Palisades Fire burn area

More evacuation orders were lifted or downgraded Friday for the Palisades Fire burn area, including the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood, making way for many residents to return to their neighborhoods after more than a week.

You can also view the Cal Fire map for the Palisades Fire here.

In addition, you can visit protect.genasys.com and type your address into the search bar to locate your zone.

More evacuation orders were lifted or downgraded Friday for the Palisades Fire burn area, including the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood, making way for many residents to return to their neighborhoods after more than a week.

The following are evacuation orders reduced to resident-only access:

Los Angeles city zones:

LOS-Q0762-A
LOS-Q0767-B
LOS-Q0767-C
LOS-Q0782-C

Los Angeles County zones:

TOP-U003
TOP-U004
TOP-U005
TOP-U006
TOP-U007B
TOP-U008A
TOP-U009B
DRY-U026C
RRC-U027B
MNT-U028B
SDP-U029B

Evacuation orders were also reduced to warnings for:

Los Angeles city zones:

LOS-Q118
LOS-Q0765
LOS-Q0778-A
LOS-Q0798
LOS-Q0781-A
LOS-Q0782-A
LOS-Q0782-B

Los Angeles County zones:

RMB- U030D
RMB-U030E
TOP-U001
TOP-U002
DRY-U026A
RRC-U027A

Here are the evacuation warnings reduced to normal:

Los Angeles City zones:

LOS-Q0751
LOS-Q0764
LOS-Q0772
LOS-Q0783
LOS-Q0800
LOS-Q1089
LOS-Q1119
LOS-Q1163

Los Angeles County zones:

DRY-U026-B
RMB-U030-C

City of Calabasas zones (for residents only):

CAL-C407
CAL-C411
CAL-C413

Road closures are still in place in the fire area. Check here for the latest information.

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3 hours and 24 minutes ago

Residents encounter confusion after some evacuation orders lifted

Some residents who've been evacuated since last week due to the Palisades Fire were finally allowed back into their neighborhoods, but some encountered confusion at the checkpoints.

There are strict guidelines to follow at re-entry checkpoints, such as one at Sunset Boulevard and Kenter Avenue in Brentwood. Residents must provide a photo I.D. and proof of residency to be granted access into the evacuation zone.

Some residents who've been evacuated since last week were finally allowed back into their homes last night but there is some confusion at the checkpoints, however.

Residents must also know which evacuation zone they are in. Some were being seen turned away Friday morning.

More evacuation zones are tentatively expected to reopen at noon Friday.

3 hours and 47 minutes ago

Pacific Palisades residents frustrated during community meeting

Hundreds of Pacific Palisades residents attended a community meeting Thursday, hoping for information about what to do amid the Palisades Fire devastation. However, many left frustrated and angry.

Representatives from the Los Angeles city and county fire departments, L.A. police department and the sheriff's department were at the meeting to give updates on the fight against the 23,000-acre blaze.

Residents said they wanted information on when they could return to their neighborhoods.

During the meeting, tensions were high as some residents expressed their frustration and anger. Several people walked out because they were not satisfied with the responses they were receiving.

Hundreds of Pacific Palisades residents attended a community meeting Thursday, hoping for information about what to do amid the Palisades Fire devastation. However, many left frustrated and angry.
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5:56 PM GMT

Getty Center to reopen Jan. 28 after being threatened by Palisades Fire

The Getty Center, which was in an evacuation zone above Brentwood due to the Palisades Fire, will reopen to the public on Jan. 28, Getty officials said Thursday.

The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, which was more directly threatened by the wildfire, will remain closed until further notice.

Officials said the area surrounding the Getty Center is no longer under threat.

With the help of other museums, the Getty Trust has also launched a $12 million emergency fund, to support artists impacted by the fires.

"The ongoing fires have destroyed residences, studios, archives, artworks, and places of employment for L.A.'s vibrant arts community," a statement said. "Impacted artists and arts workers can visit cciarts.org to apply for an emergency grant starting on January 20."