Parts of coastal Los Angeles County faced evacuation orders after wind-driven wildfires started in the Pacific Palisades.
The fire burned hundreds of acres in just a few hours Tuesday morning, when red flag warnings were in effect across Southern California. The warning is expected to remain in place until Thursday.
An evacuation order was issued for a village in the mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The driver, who was traveling on the Pacific Coast Highway and other roads, encountered the vehicle following him as he attempted to leave the area.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for the following areas Tuesday afternoon:
Evacuation order due to Palisades fire
An evacuation order means there is immediate danger to life. Residents are ordered by law to vacate the following areas:
#palisadesfire Updated: 1/7/25 12:45pm
Evacuation order area:
LOS-Q0767
SSM-U010-A
SSM-U010-B
MAL-C111-B
Evacuation warning area:
TOP-U007
TOP-U009
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Additionally, evacuation orders were issued for the fire area up to the Pacific Coast Highway.
Evacuation warnings had been issued for other areas, indicating potential threats to life and property. If you need time to evacuate, or if you have pets or livestock, please evacuate now.
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MAL-C111-B, SSM-U010-B, TOP-U007, TOP-U009
Palisades Fire Shelter
Westwood Recreation Center
1350 South Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90025
