Fire News, Information and Resources for the Public





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*Jan. 23, 2025*






News, Information and Resources for the Public





todays updates

*Hughes Fire Grows*

The fire size has increased to 10,176 acres with 24% containment [ [link removed] ] as of 3 PM today.

Residents who were evacuated are being allowed to return to their neighborhoods. To find out if you can re-enter, see LA County Sheriff's Nixle alert [ [link removed] ]. 

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

 

*Public Health Issues Unhealthy Air Quality Advisory Due to Smoke*

Potential direct smoke impact from the Hughes Fire has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County, and the advisory remains in effect through tonight at 10:00 PM [ [link removed] ]. The smoke is expected to most heavily impact the San Gabriel Mountains, the I-5 Corridor near Castaic Lake, Santa Clarita and areas near the fire.

 

*Weather in the Week Ahead*

Due to extremely low relative humidity and periods of gusty offshore winds, a Red Flag Warning has been extended through Friday [ [link removed] ] until 10 AM for most of Los Angeles County.

Also, 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.

Ahead of the anticipated rain, Public Works is providing *free* sandbags to residents in areas impacted by the wildfires to help protect their property from potential flooding and debris flow. See below for more details or click here [ [link removed] ]. 

PW Sandbags [ [link removed] ]

 

 

*Returning Safely to Altadena and the Pacific Palisades*

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.

Additionally, 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.

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.

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


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

 

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


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






video of the dayResources during return [ [link removed] ]

Here, Los Angeles County Fire provides instructions to Pacific Palisades' residents on how to re-enter their neighborhoods [ [link removed] ] and resources being offered as they return to their properties.

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











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*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 visit the LA County Relief: Funding & Resource Portal. Click *here [ [link removed] ]* to connect with trusted organizations that are providing crucial relief and support to those affected. Funds are focused on offering housing assistance, supporting first responders, providing relief for small businesses and workers and removing barriers for students and communities. 

 

*_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*.





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