Palisades Fire: Santa Monica lifts some evacuation orders, warnings

January 10, 2025 3:01 PM

Correction: Santa Monica residents under LADWP Do Not Drink notice above San Vicente Boulevard on Woodacres Road, Esparta Way, and Ermont Place remain under mandatory evacuation as per the evacuation map. It was previously stated that the streets under the Do Not Drink notice were under a voluntary evacuation warning. Visit santamonica.gov for the latest updates.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Jan. 10, 2025) – The city of Santa Monica Friday announced updates to the Palisades Fire evacuation zones within the city borders.

Current evacuation information for Santa Monica as of 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10:

Evacuation information for areas outside of Santa Monica is not under the jurisdiction of the city of Santa Monica. Please check Los Angeles city channels for official information on other areas.

Evacuation Order north of San Vicente:
This area remains under mandatory evacuation order.

Evacuation Warning north of Montana to San Vicente Boulevard:
Some areas in this location were previously under evacuation order; this area is now entirely under an evacuation warning. Residents may voluntarily return to this area but remain prepared with gathered essentials and be ready to leave the area if conditions worsen.

Evacuation lifted between Wilshire Boulevard and Montana Avenue
Evacuated residents may return.

An updated evacuation map can be viewed here.

Find a helpful list of frequently asked questions at the bottom of this page.

While conditions are favorable for this change to evacuation zones, the fires across the region are dynamic and can change quickly. Continued vigilance is encouraged. 

Residents are encouraged to sign up for SM Alerts for important safety information and follow the city on Facebook, X or Instagram for regular updates. Call 911 to report down power lines or immediate threats to life or property.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, or LADWP, customers north of San Vicente Boulevard with water serviced by LADWP are under a Do Not Drink Notice issued by LADWP for ZIP code 90272 due to the potential of fire-related contaminants that may have entered the water system in the area. This notice, updated from a previous Boil Water Notice, also applies to a small amount of LADWP customers north of San Vincente Boulevard on Woodacres Road, Esparta Way, and Ermont Place, in ZIP code 90402 in Santa Monica. This area continues to be under a mandatory evacuation order. Water quality elsewhere in the city is not impacted.

“We ask residents for their patience with returning home,” Mayor Lana Negrete said. “Please be kind to first responders and staff at entry points. We understand that there is immense stress in having to leave under such conditions and we thank everyone for their cooperation as we continue to assess conditions and begin recovery efforts.”

The Santa Monica Police Department, along with law enforcement partners, will be at maximum staffing in evacuation areas to assist residents returning home and actively monitor all evacuation zones to deter criminal behavior.

The California National Guard began deployment today and officers are stationed at traffic control points around Santa Monica to assist with repopulation efforts and ensure the safety of the surrounding community. Entry and exit from Santa Monica to the evacuation zones in Pacific Palisades and Los Angeles is strictly prohibited.

As residents return, evacuated areas may have potential debris and downed trees from high winds on the roads. Exercise caution when entering these areas.

Restoration of missed service and debris cleanup in deployed and will be systematically addressed throughout the city. Regularly scheduled services such as street sweeping, trash pickup, tree cleanup, park access and other services will begin as early as tomorrow, Jan. 11.

Find the latest updates on Santa Monica evacuation orders, services and resources at santamonica.gov.

Media Contact

Tati Simonian
Public Information Officer
Tati.Simonian@santamonica.gov