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 Jan. 24, 2025
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 New Altadena Disaster Recovery Center Opens Next Week
On Monday, a new Disaster Recovery Center will open in Altadena to provide essential recovery services to fire victims. The center will be open seven days a week.
Hughes Fire
The fire size has increased to 10,396 acres with 56% containment as of 3 PM today. To learn if you are in an evacuation area, visit LA County's Emergency site and sign up for alerts.
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 Fire's news 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. This work is free to residents.
Below Col. Eric Swenson of the US Army Corps of Engineers explains what residents can expect during the debris removal process.
 Read more about what to expect after your return to your community in this FAQ.
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Rain is expected Saturday, Jan. 25, though Monday, Jan. 27 in Los Angeles. 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. Click here to learn more.
Photos & Videos
- For the latest fire response and recovery photos from LA County, please visit our Flickr page.
- For the latest videos on fire response and recovery, please visit our YouTube page.
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