City of Los Angeles, CA
01/21/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/21/2025 22:17
TUESDAY EVENING UPDATE: L.A. City Preparing Fire-Affected Areas for Potential Impacts from Rain
LOS ANGELES - Yesterday, LAFD firefighters successfully knocked down three brush fires, including one near the Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park. City officials are tracking continued potential fire risks through Thursday evening. Red flag warnings remain in effect - Angelenos are encouraged to remain prepared and stay vigilant.
Read on for key updates and information about emergency response and recovery:
Shoring Up Burn Areas Ahead of Possible Rain, Protecting Water, Beaches and Ocean
Ahead of possible rain, LA Mayor Karen Bass issued an Emergency Executive Order today to shore up burn areas and to mitigate the serious health and environmental impacts of fire-related hazardous pollutants on the stormwater system, beaches and ocean. The emergency executive order marshals City Public Works crews to clear and remove vegetation, shore up hillsides, reinforce roads and clear debris from neighborhoods and burn areas ahead of rainy weather that could arrive on Saturday. Learn more here.
Protect Yourself During Re-Entry to a Burned Area: New Zones Announced
Palisades Fire Unified Incident Command announced limited re-entry to some evacuation zones for residents only, including a new zone today. Visit the City of Los Angeles' websitefor zones that are allowing re-entry and for guidance about how to stay safe when you return to an area impacted by wildfire.
Protect yourself from health and environmental hazards:
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Wear a tight fitting N95 Mask or greater
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Wear household dishwashing gloves, long-sleeved shirt and long pants
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Wear safety goggles, not safety glasses
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Do not use leaf blowers or other equipment such as vacuum cleaners that may cause dust particles to be airborne.
DO NOT DRINK NOTICE - LADWP has issued a Do Not Drink Noticefor the zip code 90272 and the LADWP service area immediately south of the 90272 zip code and north of San Vicente Blvd. View map of affected area.
For residents who have not yet been able to return to evacuation areas, please know that emergency crews are responding and assessing burn areas for environmental and safety hazards. There are criteria for consideration prior to re-opening areas currently under mandatory evacuation order. To see the safety and environmental criteria that must be considered in order to allow for re-entry, please visit LACity.gov.
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Deadline to Apply For Federal Assistance is March 10, 2025
FEMA announced that more than $32 million has been distributed to wildfire survivors in L.A. thus far and more than 91,000 applications have been received. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance and SBA loans - includes help for homeowners, renters and businesses - is March 10, 2025. Visit lacity.govto learn more or stop by the City Disaster Recovery Center Open located at the UCLA Research Park, formerly known as the Westside Pavilion at 10850 Pico Blvd. Current hours of operation are 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, 7 days a week.
Key Updates:
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Monitor Air Quality - Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory Expires Tuesday, 10 PM
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Continue to monitor air quality and wear a N95 mask when ash, smoke, dust is in the air.
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N95 masks are available for free at local LA libraries and recreation centers.
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Know Before You Go -The LA Zoo and some parks including Griffith Park and Runyon Canyon will remain closed on Wednesday. See full list of closed parks at laparks.org.
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Help For Pets- For help with a pet in the evacuation area, call 213-270-8155.
Progress Toward Containment (As of Tuesday, 7:00 PM):
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Palisades Fire is 65% contained - urgent work continues.
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Eaton Fire, affecting communities outside the City of Los Angeles, is 89% contained.