Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency due to the rapid spread of the Pacific Palisades fire, fueled by strong winds and threatening over 13,000 structures. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated.
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as the Pacific Palisades fire continued to grow, burning over 1,260 acres and forcing evacuations of tens of thousands of residents. During a visit to the impacted area, Newsom pledged the state’s support for firefighters and local communities battling the blaze. 'This is a highly dangerous windstorm creating extreme fire risk, and we’re not out of the woods,' Newsom said.
He thanked first responders for their rapid response and urged residents to follow evacuation orders. The fire broke out Tuesday morning near Piedra Morada and Monte Hermoso drives. By late afternoon, it had rapidly expanded due to strong winds, placing over 13,000 structures at risk. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for much of Southern California, predicting winds up to 100 mph in Los Angeles County through Thursday. These life-threatening conditions have made firefighting efforts more challenging. Firefighters reported that the winds fueled the fire’s rapid spread, impacting residential areas and infrastructure, including parts of Pacific Coast Highway and Sunset Boulevard. To support the response, California secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from FEMA to fund additional resources. Newsom announced: • Prepositioning of fire engines, helicopters, and personnel in affected counties. • Deployment of CAL FIRE units from Northern California to bolster Southern California efforts. • Increased aerial firefighting capacity in high-risk zones. Evacuation centers have been established at the Westwood Recreation Center and the Dream Center in Hollywood, with shelters for large animals available at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center and Pierce College. Over 30,000 residents are under mandatory evacuation orders, with LAPD coordinating the effort. Evacuation zones extend from Merrimac Road to Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway. Road closures include: • Eastbound PCH at Topanga Canyon Boulevar
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