 Hughes Fire Grows
The fire size has increased to 10,176 acres with 24% containment 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.
To learn if you are in an evacuation area, visit LA County's Emergency site and sign up for alerts.
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. 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 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.
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 and reaching out for professional help if experiencing mental health distress.
- 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. 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 to learn more about the process.
Read more about what to expect after your return in this FAQ.
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