Fire News, Information and Resources for the Public





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*Jan. 22, 2025*






News, Information and Resources for the Public





todays updates

*Hughes Fire*

A wildfire named the Hughes Fire has erupted near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County [ [link removed] ]. The fire size is 8,096 acres with 0% containment as of 4 PM today.

An evacuation center has opened at Hart High School. The address is *24825 Newhall Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321*. 

Small and large animals are being sheltered at several animal cater centers. 


* Small animals - Palmdale and Lancaster Animal Care Centers [ [link removed] ]
* Large animal - Lancaster Animal Care Center [ [link removed] ]

Due to high traffic from the fire, avoid these intersections:


* Valencia Blvd / McBean Pkwy
* Magic Mountain Pkwy / McBean Pkwy
* Copper Hill Drive / McBean Pkwy
* Newhall Ranch Road / McBean Pkwy

To learn if you are in an evacuation area, visit LA County's Emergency site and sign up for alerts [ [link removed] ]. 

 

*National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning*

Due to extremely low relative humidity and periods of gusty offshore winds, a red flag warning is in effect through Thursday until 8 PM [ [link removed] ] for most of Los Angeles County.
For more weather information from the National Weather Service, click here [ [link removed] ].

 

*Forecasted Rain*

There is a potential storm expected to enter the region on Saturday, Jan. 25, and last through Monday, Jan. 27. The latest forecast calls for a quarter to a half inch of rain with 10-20% chance of thunderstorms. Los Angeles County Public Works is actively working to protect the public, property, and natural environment from potential mud and debris flows. See the preparation in the video [ [link removed] ] below. 

Storm Prep [ [link removed] ]

To report storm-related damage, traffic signal outages, flooding or other concerns, call the Public Works' 24-hour Dispatch Center at (800) 675-HELP (4357).

 

*Supporting LA County Wildfire Relief: Funding & Resource Portal [ [link removed] ]*

The Eaton and Palisades Fires have displaced thousands of residents and caused unimaginable grief and loss. Individuals interested in donating are encouraged to click *here [ [link removed] ]* to connect with trusted organizations that are providing crucial relief and support to those affected with funds focused on supporting first responders, housing assistance, small businesses and workers and removing barriers for students and communities to recover stronger than before.

 

*Repopulation and Returning Safely*

As residents return to their neighborhoods, the Los Angeles County Departments of Public Health and Mental Health are asking fire victims to take the appropriate steps to safeguard their physical and mental health by following these safety tips [ [link removed] ] and reaching out for professional help if experiencing mental health distress [ [link removed] ].


* Eaton Fire: *All areas are open to residents*. 
* Palisades Fire: For full details on the *designated **communities* that can return, see LA County Sheriff's Nixle alert [ [link removed] ]. Residents must show ID to enter.

Learn more about what to expect after your return in this FAQ [ [link removed] ].


* Palisades Fire [ [link removed] ] updates
* Eaton Fire [ [link removed] ] updates

 

*Hazardous Material Removal [ [link removed] ]*

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to survey, remove, and dispose of hazardous materials from properties burned by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles County.

The EPA’s work removing hazardous materials is in Phase 1 of the federal cleanup. *This work is free to residents*.

Click here [ [link removed] ] to learn more about the process.

 

*Find an Assistance Center* [ [link removed] ]


*Hotline Help With Animals* [ [link removed] ]






Press ConferencePress Conference Jan. 22 [ [link removed] ]

This morning, officials provided the latest updates on the process now underway to recover from the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, including the progress of repopulation efforts, damage inspections, details about debris removal, launch of a new County portal for wildfire relief donations, and public health guidance to help people return safely to their properties. To view the press conference, click here [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ].

To see more videos and PSAs, please check out our YouTube Channel [ [link removed] ].











LA County Recovery ResourcesProperty Assessment [ [link removed] ]

Maps [ [link removed] ] showing damage assessments [ [link removed] ] have been posted and are updated daily. If there is not a color icon on your address, it means a building has not yet been inspected. We will add damage assessments as they become available.

 

*_Photos & Videos_*


* For the latest fire response and recovery photos from LA County, *please visit our Flickr [ [link removed] ] page*.

* For the latest videos on fire response and recovery, *please visit our YouTube [ [link removed] ] page*.





click here for a full list of recovery resources [ [link removed] ]




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