Fire News, Information and Resources for the Public





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*Jan. 27, 2025*






News, Information and Resources for the Public





todays updates

*Returning Safely*

In the Palisades Fire area, all city and county zones are open to residents [ [link removed] ]. However, those returning must show ID to enter. Additionally, contractors and tow trucks are now allowed to get in, but must show proof of being hired by a resident to enter the area.

In the Eaton Fire area, all residents are also allowed to re-enter formerly evacuated areas. 

Read more about what to expect after your return to your community in this FAQ [ [link removed] ]. For more recovery resources, visit recovery.lacounty.gov. [ [link removed] ]

 

*Town Hall Meeting Today Hosted by Supervisor Barger*

This afternoon, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is meeting with constituents online to discuss debris removal, recovery resources and other topics concerning fire victims. See below for more information. 

"Monday, Jan. 27 at 4 PM "
Altadena Recovery Community Meeting with Supervisor Kathryn Barger [ [link removed] ]


* To submit questions as you watch the meeting, tune in here [ [link removed] ].
* To watch the meeting online, click here [ [link removed] ].

 

*New Relief Funds for Small Businesses and Workers*

In the aftermath of devastating windstorms and wildfires that have disrupted lives and businesses across the region, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department announced the launch of the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds [ [link removed] ]. The two funds create a public-private partnership to provide immediate relief for wildfire-impacted small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and workers.

To learn more, click here [ [link removed] ].

 

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


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











video of the dayVid of the Day [ [link removed] ]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been assigned  to survey, remove, and dispose of hazardous materials [ [link removed] ] from properties burned by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires. *This work is free to residents. *

Here, Yana Garcia, Secretary for the California Environmental Protection Agency, describes the critical work being done by trained professionals [ [link removed] ] to clear hazardous products from burn areas.

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

 






photo of the dayEPA Battery Group [ [link removed] ]

The EPA Battery Group, comprised of EPA employees, EPA contractors, and LAFD hazardous materials specialists, are tasked with removing all lithium ion batteries from the burned area in the Pacific Palisades.

 

*_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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