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THURSDAY 1/9 FIRE UPDATE

Posted on 01/09/2025
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FIRE UPDATE - THURSDAY, 1/9

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Dear Neighbor,  
 
We want to provide you with the latest updates we have about the ongoing fires and Public Safety Emergency. 
 
Last night, first responders worked to contain the Sunset Fire, and the evacuation order for the area has been lifted. We’re still dealing with very dangerous conditions, so please stay inside if possible, stay vigilant, and stay informed. Below you can find more information about closures, power outage updates, safety resources, and how you can help.
 
The community solidarity and eagerness to help our neighbors during this unprecedented challenge has truly been heartwarming and fills me with hope for our collective recovery. Right now, the most effective things you can do is check on your neighbors, stay informed, and donate to CalFund’s Recovery Fund at calfund.org. 
 
In Solidarity, 
Hugo
 
 
FIRE UPDATES
 
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  • Sunset Fire (Runyon Canyon) 
    • Evacuation orders lifted as of 7:30 am 
    • 42 acres, with the forward progress of the fire stopped. 
    • Spot fires being put out to keep embers from spreading. 
  • Palisades Fire 
    • Air operations returned last night 
    • 17,200 acres burned 
    • 0% containment 
    • Thousands of structures destroyed. 
  • Eaton Fire (Altadena) 
    • CA Fire will have crews joining Federal teams beginning tomorrow, with a focus on finding victims and debris clean up.
    • Estimated 10,600 acres burned. 
    • Growth has been stopped, but it remains 0% contained. 
    • 899 personnel on-site as additional resources arrive. 
    • Over 1,000 buildings have been on fire 
  • Hurst fire (Sylmar)
    • Air operations returned last night to Sylmar.
    • Some containment achieved. 
    • 855 acres burned. 
  • Sunswept Fire (Studio City) 
    • Was kept to under 1 acre. 
  • Topanga Canyon
    •  A fire near a lumber yard in Topanga Canyon recently started. Fire personnel are attacking this aggressively. 
  • Lidia Fire (Acton) 
    • 40% contained, limited to 348 acres 
  • Woodley Fire (Sepulveda Basin) 
    • Considered a knock down. Fire Personnel are monitoring for any flares. 

Download the Watch Duty app to monitor active wildfires. 

 

EMERGENCY RESOURCES

Visit LAFoodBank.org for emergency food resources. LA Food Bank is also accepting food donations. 
 
  • View LA City Parks Emergency Shelters 
  • Sign up for NotifyLA alerts and encourage your neighbors to do so as well. 
  • Monitor LAFD Alerts to see updates on Red Flag Parking Restrictions and active fire incidents in the City of Los Angeles. 
  • Put your go-bag by the front door. Plan multiple evacuation routes in your neighborhood in the event of a fire. 
  • Call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies. 
  • Report downed trees and other non-life-threatening hazards to lacity.gov/myla311.
 
POWER OUTAGES
 
As of 8am this morning 96,708 households are without power. Crews are working to restore service as quickly as possible. Outages may take 24-48 hours or longer to restore. 
 
If you lose power: Report outages online at LADWP Outages or call 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397). Keep flashlights and extra batteries nearby. Keep your refrigerator closed to preserve food. 
 
LADWP has restored power to 202,686 households since the start of the storm.
 
 
ADDITIONAL CLOSURES and SAFETY INFORMATION