Palisades Fire

Latest fire situation update as of Jan. 18, 2025, at 12:10 p.m. Please check back for updates.

The city of Santa Monica Saturday announced the lifting of all evacuation zones within city limits, following increased containment of the Palisades Fire throughout the week.

Evacuation lifted: All areas of Santa Monica north of San Vicente Boulevard. All evacuated residents may return. This area was previously under an Evacuation Warning.

With the evacuation warning lifted in the area north of San Vicente, the curfew for the evacuation warning area in Santa Monica is also lifted. A curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. remains in areas of Los Angeles city and county where an evacuation order or warning remains in place. Find the latest fire map from Los Angeles here.

Pacific Coast Highway, or PCH, in the city of Santa Monica is now accessible for local residents, businesses and patrons. Closure points on Moomat Ahiko Way and the California Incline have been opened. Access to PCH and the city of Los Angeles north of the Santa Monica city limits is being managed by the Los Angeles Police Department.

The I-10 Freeway remains closed past Lincoln Boulevard per California Highway Patrol until further notice. If driving to Santa Monica, exit at Lincoln or Cloverfield boulevards or Centinela Avenue.

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FAQ

Health

Visit LA County Department of Public Health for the latest fire safety and health information. See the News & Updates section for the latest on smoke and water quality advisories. Or call the Public Health Infoline at 833-540-0473, open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
See current information on the fires' impact on ocean water quality on Heal the Bay's blog.
For the latest information on air quality in the region, visit AQMD.
The Santa Monica Public Library has a limited amount of N95 masks available to the public. They will be distributed at the following locations during full-service hours, while supplies last. Limit two masks per person.
- Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. (north entrance)
- Montana Branch, 1704 Montana Ave. (front desk)
- Pico Branch, 2201 Pico Blvd. (front desk)

Cleanup

Public Works teams have been working round the clock to clean up the city and clear debris, including in the evacuation warning zone north of San Vicente Boulevard.
Regular schedule for street sweeping and collection of trash, recyclables and organics has resumed.
Please refrain from using leaf blowers that can further disperse ash and dust. Visit LA County Department of Public Health for the latest fire safety and health information, safe clean up after a fire, and prohibition on using leaf blowers. To report use of air blowing devices like leaf blowers, residents can call L.A. County Environmental Health at (888) 700-9995 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or submit a complaint via email to ehmail@ph.lacounty.gov.
With the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Ocean Water Advisory, please refrain from power washing ash and other debris as it will further contaminate our water ways. Sweeping and disposing of ash and debris is recommended.
L.A. County Public Health has also provided information on safe cleanup practices. Click here for the latest information.

 Water & Utilities

The water provided to residents by the city of Santa Monica is safe to use and drink. The water system is operating normally and meeting demand. Watch this video update from Santa Monica's water team.
If your water is provided by LADWP, check official information for updates or call 1-800-DIAL-DWP for the latest water quality information. Currently, LADWP customers north of San Vicente Boulevard on Woodacres Road, Esparta Way, and Ermont Place, in ZIP code 90402 in Santa Monica, are under LADWP’s do not drink notice.  Find the latest map of impacted areas here.
Report and monitor power outages through Southern California Edison’s Outage Center. 
For updates on natural gas service, refer to SoCalGas’s fire response page.
Some mail delivery services may be impacted due to the emergency. See the latest on USPS operations here.

Transportation 

Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in the city of Santa Monica is now accessible for local residents, businesses and patrons. Closure points on Moomat Ahiko Way and the California Incline have been opened. Access to PCH and the city of Los Angeles north of the Santa Monica city limits is being managed by the Los Angeles Police Department.
The I-10 Freeway remains closed past Lincoln Boulevard per California Highway Patrol until further notice. If driving to Santa Monica, exit at Lincoln or Cloverfield boulevards or Centinela Avenue.
Big Blue Bus is currently operating regular service.  See the latest service alerts.
Access to downtown Santa Monica businesses is available using Big Blue Bus or the Metro E Line. Both transit agencies have suspended fares during the emergency. Big Blue Bus will resume fare collection on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
As air quality improves, review the bike map, and take advantage of a dense network of bikeways and convenient bike racks. Hop on your own bike or scooter to get to your destination with ease.

Facility & Service Impacts 

All city offices and public counters resumed normal operating hours on Monday, Jan. 13, as did most city services. The weekend Santa Monica Farmers Markets will be OPEN.

 The following city facilities are closed: 

Annenberg Community Beach House will reopen beginning Thursday, Jan. 23 and will have previously scheduled maintenance closures on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28.

School Closures

Santa Monica schools are open. Malibu schools are closed with the goal to reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21. See the latest from SMMUSD.
Santa Monica College resumed all on-ground classes, services, and business operations on Jan. 13, with the exception of SMC Malibu, which will remain remote and closed until further notice.

Recovery Resources 

Local resources:

Hotels in Santa Monica are offering specials for those who are evacuated. 
The Small Business Administration is offering home disaster, business disaster and economic injury disaster loans. They have set up free walk-in business counseling at the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce to help those affected by the fire with their applications. Hours are Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2525 Main Street #103. (This service will not be available on Monday, Jan. 20, due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.)

Regional, state & federal resources:

Find a comprehensive list of state and local disaster resources at CA.gov/LAfires. 
For L.A. County recovery assistance, visit recovery.lacounty.gov. Access the city of L.A.'s recovery page here.
The westside Local Assistance and Disaster Recovery Center is located at UCLA Research Park West, 10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. Operation hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days per week.
For information on resources available through FEMA, visit DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA Hotline at 1-800-621-3362.
If your home insurance has been canceled or suspended due to the fires, or you have questions about your home insurance related to the fires, please call the office of California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara at (800) 927-4357 or go here.  Insurance support workshops will take place at Santa Monica College on Jan. 18 & 19. Call the commissioner's office phone number for appointment availability. 
The Emergency Response Program provides emergency shelter services as a result of severe weather or circumstances that pose an immediate danger to unsheltered individuals.

Volunteer & Donate

Be sure to use official, verified channels to avoid scams. 

The city is not currently accepting any in-kind donations including food, clothes or beverages. While we appreciate your generosity, please do not drop off items at any fire stations or city facilities. 
Consider volunteering for or donating to Santa MoniCares, which collects donations, discounts and offers available to first responders and evacuees.
Find other volunteering opportunities at L.A. Works, which mobilizes volunteers to address critical issues impacting our community. 
If you are interested in volunteering or making an in-kind or monetary donation to support response and recovery efforts, please consider visiting the California Donations Portal. 
Santa Monica Community College is supporting SMC students, faculty, staff and community members who have been impacted by the fires.
Other trusted organizations assisting with the L.A. fires are Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Westside Food Bank, California Community Foundation, American Red Cross, and Salvation Army.