City of Los Angeles, CA

01/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/12/2025 09:21

SATURDAY EVENING UPDATE: L.A. City Provides Status Update on Progress Toward Fires

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LOS ANGELES - The City continues to aggressively respond to the Palisades Fire and Hurst Fire. This morning, Mayor Karen Bass, LAFD Fire Chief KristinCrowley, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, FEMA Regional Administrator Bob Fenton and U.S. Small Business Administration District Director Julie Clowes provided updates on progress to quell this emergency and move into recovery. This afternoon, Mayor Bass was in Sylmarat the Hurst Fire command post where she was briefed on the efforts being made to contain the fire.

  • Kenneth Fire 90% Contained - LAFD Firefighters are working around the clock to bring the Kenneth Fire to 90% containment.

  • Hurst Fire 76% Contained - There is significant progress in containing the Hurst Fire thanks to our firefighters who continue to marshal resources to extinguish this wildfire.

  • FEMA Assistance Available- FEMA staff are on the ground providing in-person support helping Angelenos apply for disaster relief at the Westwood Recreation Center and the Ritchie Valens Recreation Center.

  • Business Disaster Loans Available - The Small Business Administration is now offering home disaster loans, business disaster loans, and economic injury disaster loans, which can be applied for at lending.sba.gov.

For more information on the City's response visit lacity.govAngelenos should be advised that red flag warnings continue. Please stay prepared and stay vigilant. The City will continue providing regular updates and additional information.

Palisades Fire

  • There are thousands of firefighters on scene deploying resources including heavy duty trucks and equipment as well as air support.

  • The fire remains an active emergency, having spread more than 23,654 acres with 11% containment. There still remains a potential to threaten life and property.

  • LAFD continues to make clear - there is no call for volunteer or non-sworn firefighters.

  • The City thanks CalFire and the many partners who are providing support and resources to fight the fires, save lives and protect homes.

Heed Evacuation Orders Near the Palisades Fire:

  • The City continues to provide shelter and resources to impacted families. The evacuation zone map is available here. Follow the evacuation orders.

    • Firefighters and first responders are the only personnel in the evacuation area.

Palisades Fire Evacuation Sites:

Evacuated Residents and Families and Small Animals

Shelters:

Stoner Recreation Center | 1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Westwood Recreation Center | 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Pan Pacific Recreation Center | 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center | 14201 Huston St.,Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Emergency Evacuation Shelter for Large Animals:

Hansen Dam Horse Park | 11127 Orcas Ave, Hansen Dam, CA 91342

Archer Fire, Hurst Fire, and Kenneth Fire

First responders have actively responded to each of these fires, utilizing all available resources. Due to their vigilance all evacuation orders and warnings for these three fires have been lifted.

  • The Archer Fire in Granada Hills is 100% contained.

  • The Hurst Fire in Sylmar is 76% contained, affecting 799 acres.

  • The Kenneth Fire in West Hills is 90% contained.

Hurst Fire Evacuation Shelters:

Evacuated Residents and Families and Small Animals

Ritchie Valens Recreation Center | 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331

Emergency Evacuation Shelter for Large Animals

Hansen Dam Horse Park | 11127 Orcas Ave, Hansen Dam, CA 91342

Eaton Fire:

  • The Eaton Fire is 15% contained, affecting 14,117 acres.

Wildfire Smoke Advisory:

Smoke from the fires has affected Los Angeles County, creating unhealthy air. If you are in or near affected areas, limit your time outdoors, avoid rigorous physical activity, keep windows and doors closed, run air purifiers, minimize sources of indoor air pollution such as candles, incense and more. Read more here.

The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and Council District 1 have set up the Alpine Recreation Center as an Air Quality Relief Center to keep residents safe and healthy during this event.

Alpine Recreation Center

817 Yale Street

Los Angeles, CA 90012

213.485.5448

Donation Drop-Off Centers:

The City announced donation drop-off locations to support families, residents and workers impacted by the L.A. wildfires. Donation items are requested based on reported community needs. The City continues to aggressively respond to the Palisades Fire and Hurst Fire while moving forward to rebuild and recover. For more information on the Donation Drop-Off Centers, click here.