What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of February 3, 2025, the Palisades Fire, located in the foothills of the Pacific Palisades community of Los Angeles County, Southern California, is fully contained (1)(2).
The fire, driven by the Santa Ana winds, had quickly grown to 23,713 acres. It has been deemed the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history, as much of Pacific Palisades has been burned (3).
The fire, along with the active Eaton Fire affecting Altadena and Pasadena, was listed among the top five most destructive wildfires in California history (4).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The wildfire directly affected the following areas:
- Pacific Palisades.
- Parts of Malibu (areas east of Las Flores).
- Topanga
- Topanga Beach
- Santa Monica
- Malibu
- Santa Monica Mountains and adjacent recreational areas.
- Nearby regions such as the San Fernando Valley and Topanga Canyon under evacuation warnings.
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of the final update, the Palisades Fire had burned approximately 23,713 acres and is at 100% containment (5).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
There are active evacuation orders and warnings within the fire perimeter (6):
- Evacuation Orders: The entire Pacific Palisades community, Monte Nido, Topanga, and parts of Malibu. The entire Pacific Palisades community has been told to “evacuate now.”
- Evacuation Centers:
- Pasadena Convention Center
- Westwood Recreation Center, Los Angeles
- Pasadena Convention Center
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of February 3, 2025, this fire is 100% contained.
