BREAKING NEWS: Palisades Fire Grows to 1,300 Acres, Evacuation Warning in Place
The Palisades brush fire, which first started in a remote area off Michael Lane and Palisades Court Friday at 10 p.m., reached 1,325 acres as of 12:51 p.m. Sunday, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Los Angeles Fire Department issued an evacuation warning at 2 p.m. for an area in the Highlands.
"LAFD is now issuing an Evacuation Warning for the following area: 1500 block of Chastain Parkway W—all homes north of Chastain Parkway over to Calle Del Cielo (eastern boundary)," according to LAFD spokesperson Margaret Stewart. "The warning area includes Calle De Sarah, Calle Bellevista and all homes West of Calle Del Cielo / Ave Ashley up to the hills."
Residents in the area are urged to prepare for a potential evacuation based on developing fire activity.
Evacuation orders remain in place for Zone 4 and Zone 6 in Topanga, and Topanga Canyon Boulevard remains closed.
Evacuation warning map courtesy of LAFD |
