LASD - Malibu/Lost Hills Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Robert G. Luna, Sheriff

Advisory: #PalisadesFire Update: 1/17/25. 8:21am

Dear Pepperdine Libboard,

#PalisadesFire Update: 1/17/25. 8:21am

Acreage: 23,713 Containment: 31%

Structures Threatened: 12,250
Structures Destroyed: 3,501
Structures Damaged: 603
Civilian Injuries: 3
Civilian Fatalities: 8

Situation Summary
Overnight and this morning, cooler temperatures, light winds and good humidity were observed. Weak to moderate Santa Ana winds expected for Monday, through the middle of next week.

Crews continue to establish and improve containment lines to minimize fire spread around structures that are within the controlled areas, as well as provide for the safety of the public and incident personnel. An increased need for specialized supplies related to all-hazards response for responders and repopulating civilians, including masks, respirators, gloves, eye protection and decontamination, is present.

Damage Assessment
Aerial imagery overlays show approximately 5,000 structures may have been damaged or destroyed. The number of structures damaged and destroyed listed at the bottom of the page are verified by damage assessment teams and will be updated with validated information as it becomes available.

Damage inspections are ongoing. The damage inspection reports that we have completed are avalible at this link: https://recovery.lacounty.gov/palisades-fire/

For up-to-date information:

Cal-Fire: www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/1/7/palisades-fire

County of Los Angeles: lacounty.gov/emergency

City of Los Angeles: lafd.org/alerts