The Palisades Fire was a highly-destructive wildfire that began burning in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County on January 7, 2025, which grew to destroy large areas of Pacific Palisades, Topanga, and Malibu before it was fully contained after 24 days on January 31. One of a series of wildfires in Southern California driven by hurricane-force Santa Ana winds, it burned 23,707 acres ...

13 hours ago · A flash flood warning was issued for the Palisades Fire burn area as heavy rain increases the risk for life-threatening debris flow, the NWS said. ... but parts of Malibu Canyon Road and other ...

Jan 14, 2025 · New video has emerged from Malibu Beach, Californian along the Pacific Coast Highway, showing the remains of a long stretch of oceanfront homes that were destroyed by the Palisades Fire.

1 day ago · An ocean water closure enacted for beaches from Malibu to Santa Monica due to runoff from the Palisades Fire was lifted Tuesday and replaced with a less restrictive water advisory.

Jan 7, 2025 · Damage inspection teams have completed inspections for 100% of all structures within the fire footprint. Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access. Some evacuations remain in place to residents only and entry passes are required.

3 days ago · The City of Malibu has launched a new interactive website dedicated to providing resources, guidance, and support for home and business owners affected by Palisades fire.. 💻 The City of Malibu ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Fire Status [Last Updated February 11, 2025, 6:30 PM] Incident Updates. Size: 23,707 acres, 100% containment. Extreme hazards remain within evacuation area. Structures: CalFire confirmed 6,831 structures destroyed and 973 damaged in total affected area (Palisades and Malibu). City number: 720.

Jan 17, 2025 · Drone footage from Thursday showed the devastation caused by the Palisades fire to beachfront homes in Malibu. More than 80,000 people are still under evacuation orders, and many do not know what, if anything, is left of their homes and possessions.

Jan 7, 2025 · Extreme fire behavior, including short and long-range spotting, continues to challenge firefighting efforts for the Palisades Fire. Winds gusts up to 60 MPH are expected to continue through Thursday, potentially aiding in further fire activity and suppression efforts.

Jan 12, 2025 · The Palisades fire has decimated Malibu, destroying around a third of the coastal city’s eastern flank and much of a picturesque stretch of Pacific Coast Highway, officials said late Saturday.