Official announcements from the Los Angeles government

Palisades Fire, Most Destructive in LA History, Destroys 5,316 Structures Across 20,000 Uncontained Acres

Jan 9, 2025, 10:36 PM

The Palisades Fire in Southern California has been identified as one of the most destructive natural disasters in Los Angeles history, according to the fire chief. The fire, which has grown to nearly 20,000 acres, remains uncontained. An aerial survey conducted by Cal Fire estimates that 5,316 structures have been destroyed or are considered a total loss due to the blaze. The fire's impact has been severe, with no containment progress reported.