Evacuation orders were issued from Malibu to Santa Monica, including Topanga State Park, extending into the city as far south as Montana Avenue by 7:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, as reported by Cal Fire. There were also evacuation warnings further into Calabasas that same night, according to Cal Fire. For details on Palisades Fire evacuation orders and warnings, visit the Cal Fire website.
For the Hurst Fire, evacuation orders and warnings as of 8:30 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, are shown on a map. Areas in red are under evacuation orders, while areas in yellow are under evacuation warnings. San Fernando Valley, including Michael D. Antonovich Open Space Preserve, Stetson Ranch Park, and Whitney Canyon Park, were under evacuation orders by 8:30 a.m. PT on Wednesday, with evacuation warnings just north and south of the area. The evacuation status remained unchanged Wednesday night. To see the interactive map of Hurst Fire evacuation orders and warnings, visit the Cal Fire website.
Similarly, for the Eaton Fire, evacuation orders and warnings are depicted on a map as of 8:30 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, with areas in red under evacuation orders and areas in yellow under evacuation warnings. La Canada Flintridge, Altadena, Sierra Madre, and Cloverleaf Canyon were under evacuation orders by 8:30 a.m. PT on Wednesday, and evacuation warnings were issued for areas just west and south of the affected region. Visit the Cal Fire website for an interactive map of Eaton Fire evacuation orders and warnings.
Evacuation orders due to the Lidia Fire were in place for the areas south of Acton, California designated LAC-E085, LAC-E088, LAC-E123, according to Cal Fire. The evacuation area is bordered roughly by Soledad Canyon Road to the north, Mount Gleason Rd. to the south, Angeles Forest Highway to the east, and Agua Dulce Canyon Road to the west, with an evacuation warning immediately to the west of the order. Check the Cal Fire website for an interactive map of Lidia Fire evacuation orders and warnings.
Regarding the Sunset Fire, mandatory evacuations were issued from Laurel Canyon Boulevard to Mulholland Drive on the north, and to the 101 Freeway on the east down to Hollywood Boulevard on the south, as per Cal Fire. Evacuation warnings are in effect just south of the mandatory evacuation zone between Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards. For details on Sunset Fire evacuation orders and warnings, visit the Cal Fire website.
The difference between an evacuation order and evacuation warning is that an evacuation order signifies an immediate threat to life and the area is legally closed to the public. Evacuation warnings are issued as a precautionary measure to advise residents to be prepared to evacuate if the situation worsens.
Evacuation warning signals a potential threat to life and property. Those in need of extra time to evacuate are advised to depart promptly upon the issuance of a warning. Staying informed about evacuation orders and warnings is crucial during such situations.
Various authorities are actively providing real-time updates on evacuation orders and warnings. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is meticulously managing individual incident reports for the Palisades Fire, Hurst Fire, and Eaton Fire. Each report includes an interactive map as well as updates on evacuation orders and warnings. Additionally, Cal Fire supplies information on evacuation centers, animal evacuation centers, and school closures in affected areas.
The County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Fire Department are also diligently maintaining live maps containing evacuation orders and warnings. The county regularly updates details on shelters, health alerts, and road closures.
For the latest information on wildfires through social media, pertinent authorities are disseminating updates. The Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management can be followed at @ReadyLaCounty, Los Angeles County Fire at @LACoFDPIO, and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at @LASDHQ. Furthermore, the Los Angeles County updates are available at @CountyofLA.
Individuals can opt to register for free emergency alerts via the Los Angeles County Notification System at alertlacounty.genasys.com/portal/en/register.
This information has been updated with the latest developments.
Contributions by: N’dea Yancey-Bragg, Kristen Apolline Castillo, John Bacon
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