15 Los Angeles Areas Under Immediate Threat amid Pacific Palisades Fire

Wildfire engulfs mountains and trees | Source: Getty Images

California fire officials ordered mandatory evacuations as a wildfire in Pacific Palisades spread rapidly, fueled by fierce winds across Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Smoke rises from a burning vehicle as a brush fire spreads in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, on January 7, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

According to CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection), strong winds and extreme conditions are complicating efforts to control the blaze.

The fire has already consumed 1,262 acres, and containment remains at 0%. Strong winds of up to 60 mph are fueling the flames, making firefighting efforts more challenging.

Residents in LOS-Q0767, MAL-C111-A, MAL-C111-B, RMB-U030-A, SSM-U010-A, SSM-U010-B, TOP-U001, TOP-U002, TOP-U003, TOP-U004, TOP-U005, TOP-U006, TOP-U007, TOP-U008, and TOP-U009 must leave immediately for their safety.

Residents evacuate as a brush fire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, burns in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, on January 7, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Additionally, evacuation warnings have been announced for 19 other zones, advising residents to prepare to leave at a moment’s notice.

The affected warning zones include CAL-C405, CAL-C406, CAL-C407, CAL-C408, CAL-C409, CAL-C410, CAL-C411, CAL-C412, CAL-C413, CAL-C414, CAL-C415, DRY-U026, MAL-C111-A, MAL-C112, MTN-U028, RMB-U030-A, RMB-U030-B, RRC-U027, and SDP-U029.

More residents evacuate their homes on January 7, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

For evacuees, an evacuation center has been set up at the Westwood Recreation Center, located at 1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90025. This shelter provides resources and temporary relief for residents displaced from their homes.

Drivers are strongly urged to avoid these areas and monitor updates from CHP-West Valley for the latest road closure information.