BREAKING NEWS: Palisades Fire Reaches 750 Acres, Topanga Evacuation Orders Remain 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 750 acres as of 7 p.m. Saturday.
"The weather remained cool and moist overnight, which led to calmer fire activity," according to LAFD Spokesperson Margaret Stewart at 7:30 a.m. Sunday. "However, as it warms up today the conditions are expected to change as the vegetation in this area is very dry and has not burned in 50-plus years. The onshore winds expected to pick up in the afternoon could push the fire in the NW direction and resources are in place for any structural defense required."
Though there are no evacuation orders in place within the city of Los Angeles, Zone 4 (east of Topanga Canyon between the Community House and View Ridge) and Zone 6 (north of Entrada, south of Oakwood and east of Henry Ridge) remain under evacuation. Topanga Canyon Boulevard remains closed between Mulholland Drive and Pacific Coast Highway.
Operational map showing the fire perimeter as of 7 a.m. courtesy of LAFD |
