California Wildfires, Pacific Palisades and Eaton Fire Updates

Vincent Graham
Jan 8
3 min read

Updated: Jan 24

The Palisades Fire has deeply impacted our community, requiring swift action and reliable information. As the fire progresses, updates will be given daily. Here are some essential resources, including a wildfire map, updates on freeway and school closures, evacuation orders, shelter locations, and support contacts. You’ll also find donation links for those wishing to assist relief efforts. Stay informed and prepared with these critical updates.

As of 12:00 PM on January 24,

The Palisades fire remains active, The fire was 77% contained as of 7 a.m. Friday morning. The fire has spread across approximately 23,713 acres.

The Eaton Fire remains active, The fire was 95% contained as of 7 a.m. Friday morning. The fire has spread across approximately 14,021 acres.

The Hughes Fire remains active, The fire was 56% contained as of 7 am Friday Morning. The fire has spread across approximately 10,396 acres.

Wildfire Maps:

https://www.frontlinewildfire.com/california-wildfire-map/

https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents.html https://app.watchduty.org

Freeway Closures

Saint James Pl, E Altadena Dr to E Palm St

Thurin Av, E Altadena Dr to W Pentagon St

Glen Ave, W Altadena Dr to W Palm St

Grandeur Ave, W Altadena Dr to End Of Cul De Sac

N Olive Ave, W Altadena Dr to E Loma Alta Dr

Hughes Fire

Evacuations: L.A. County has issued evacuation orders for areas around Castaic Lake. This zone roughly encompasses the area east of Lake Piru and the Ventura County border, west of Bouquet Canyon Road, south of Sandberg and north of Castaic Junction.

Ventura County issued an evacuation order for an area east of Lake Piru and west of Interstate 5.

Most updated evacuation instructions can be found here and here.

Road Closures included Ridge Route Road at Lake Hughes Road, Ridge Route Road at Templin Highway, Lake Hughes Road at Pine Canyon Road, Dry Gulch Road at San Francisquito Canyon Motorway; the Parker Road and Lake Hughes Road off-ramps were closed on the northbound 5 Freeway.
Interstate 5 was closed in both directions along its Grapevine section earlier in the day, but the roadway reopened Wednesday evening.
More road closure information can be found here.

Laguna Fire

Evacuations: California State University Channel Islands and University Glen.

Road closures: Potrero Road. Officials urge the public to avoid the area

School Closures

Beverly Hills Unified

Bonita Unified School District

Burbank Unified

Charter schools