A Bunch Of Altadena And Pasadena Are Under Mandatory Evacuation Because Of The Eaton Fire Now. Santa

Free uber rides to evac centers with the code WILDFIRE25

Because I haven’t seen this included in animal resource posts yet: South Bay Rodent Rescue (IG: @southbayrodentrescue) in Lawndale is offering free boarding for rats/mice/hamsters

Good advice for fire evacuation. Stay safe

Doing the best we can, with what we got.

Current fires:

Palisades Fire - 2,921 acres [0% contained] started 10:30am on 1/7/25

Eaton Fire - 400 acres [0% contained] started 6:23pm on 1/7/25

Via CalFire

Last Updated:

9:49pm PST

1/7/25

Evacuation updates via LAFD

EVACUATION/SHELTER CENTER:

Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025) is open for evacuees and accepts small animals. It is now also serving as shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.

LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION:

Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals

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Sources:

LAFD

CalFire

99-mph winds bring night of terror as fires devastate SoCal communities

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Fierce Pacific Palisades Fire Forces Mass Evacuations Amidst Dangerous Santa Ana Winds

A significant wildfire, known as the Palisades Fire, erupted in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025. Fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds with gusts reaching up to 100 mph, the fire rapidly expanded, leading to the evacuation of approximately 30,000 residents.

The blaze began around 10:30 a.m. near 1190 North Piedra Morada Drive and swiftly spread across the hillside. By 6:30 p.m., it had scorched over 2,921 acres with 0% containment, threatening more than 10,000 homes in the affluent Pacific Palisades area.

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The rapid spread of the fire was exacerbated by the intense winds, which grounded firefighting aircraft and hindered containment efforts. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported that the fire was advancing at a rate of about five football fields per minute.

Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for several zones, including LOS-Q0767, MAL-C111-A, MAL-C111-B, and others. Evacuation centers were established at the Westwood Recreation Center and El Camino Real Charter High School to accommodate displaced residents.

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The fire also posed a threat to cultural landmarks, with the Getty Villa Museum’s grounds experiencing burning trees and brush. Additionally, Pacific Palisades Charter High School was confirmed to be on fire.

In response to the escalating situation, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and President Biden, who was in Los Angeles for a separate engagement, pledged federal assistance to support firefighting efforts.

The combination of strong winds and dry conditions has created a perilous environment, with officials describing it as the worst possible firefighting scenario. Residents are urged to remain vigilant, adhere to evacuation orders, and stay informed through official channels as the situation continues to develop.

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Two deaths have been confirmed from the Palisades Fire, and the body was found along the PCH near Malibu. This brings the total fatalities to 7 (5 from the Eaton fire)

When there’s a fire in LA we can talk about the loss of life and the near irreparable harm done to the communities living there.

When it’s Ukraine, Palestine, Afghanistan, etc we only talk about it through a lens of politics. Please treat all loss of human life as loss of human life. A war is a wildfire as well.

Where to get help/how to help: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/htmlview

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MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources

MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources

Sylmar has been renamed Hurst Fire

A third fire (Sylmar) has just started burning in San Fernando. Reported to have started at 10:29pm (1/7/25) currently at 100 acres