LA Fires Resources
Personal Wildfire Action Plan
presented by
Ventura County Fire Department
Click on the image to view information on creating a personal
wildfire action plan for emergency preparation and evacuation.
LA Fire Recent News You Should Know
As of April 15, 2025 – Courtesy of the LA Daily News
April tax deadline is actually Oct. 15 for Los Angeles County residents
All residents of Los Angeles County get an extra six months to file federal and state taxes because of the January wildfires.
Read more about it by clicking here, courtesy of the Los Angeles Daily News.
Guide to Rebuild with Southern California Edison
The fires may have stopped, but the recovery continues… Stay Informed and Prepared!
Visit https://energized.edison.com/disaster-recovery to access ongoing essential resources and information on wildfire safety and weather impact situations.
LA Fire Information & Statistics
As of Jan 29, 2025 – Courtesy of the LA Times
Eaton fire
- Containment: The fire was 99% contained as of Monday, Jan 27, evening. It has burned more than 14,000 acres.
- Damage: Officials have tallied 9,418 structures destroyed and 1,073 damaged.
- Lives lost: Officials have confirmed 17 are dead from the Eaton fire.
- Evacuations: All evacuations have been lifted.
Hughes fire
- Containment: The fire was 98% contained as of Monday, Jan 27, evening. It has burned about 10,400 acres.
- Evacuations: All evacuations have been lifted.
Palisades fire
- Containment: The fire was 96% contained as of Wednesday, Jan 29, morning. It has burned more than 23,400 acres.
- Damage: Officials have confirmed, so far, 6,837 structures have been destroyed and 1,017 damaged.
- Lives lost: Officials have confirmed that 12 people are dead from the Palisades fire.
- Evacuations: All remaining evacuation orders were lifted at noon Monday, Jan 27, with most zones converted to residents-only access. Residents were told to pick up an entry pass at Lot 3 at 1150 Pacific Coast Highway between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.
Current Wildfire Information
Safety Tips – After Fires
| Down Power lines: What to do?
As evacuation orders get lifted and folks return to their homes, be aware of down power lines. Always stay at least 100 feet away and call 911. Learn more: Other Useful Resources: For Live Updates…Visit Watchduty.org and download the freeWatch Duty App for live fire updates and evacuation information. This tool is critical for people needing real-time updates on fire movement and safety measures. |
Helpful and Informative Articles
Useful Resources
For Live Updates…Visit Watchduty.org and download the freeWatch Duty App for live fire updates and evacuation information. This tool is critical for people needing real-time updates on fire movement and safety measures. |
Power Disruptions
Be Aware of Possible Outages in Affected Areas.
|
Places That Could Use Your Help
Find a Location.
|
Price Gouging Information
Making You Whole Again.
Price Gouging Prevention Update – Stay Vigilant
Amid the heroism displayed during the ongoing fires in the LA area, we are also witnessing unethical and illegal activities. It’s important to stay vigilant. Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo and other local leaders are working to protect consumers from price gouging during this emergency.
What You Should Know:
California law prohibits price increases of more than 10% during declared emergencies. Violators can face fines up to $10,000, one year in jail, or both.
If You Encounter Price Gouging, File a Complaint:
Attorney General’s Office: (800) 952-5225
LA County Consumer Affairs: (800) 593-8222
City of LA: Call 311
File Online: Price Gouging Complaint https://oag.ca.gov/
For more information, visit CalOES – Price Gouging https://www.caloes.ca.gov/ or contact Assemblywoman Schiavo’s office at (661) 286-1565.
Let’s work together to protect our community from exploitative pricing.
Grants Available
Needed Help.
Here are some grants available for fire victims:
- FEMA Individual Assistance: Provides a one-time payment of $770 for immediate needs like food and transportation, and maximum amounts for housing assistance for home repair and replacement.
- Firefighters Charitable Foundation (FCF): Offers grants primarily to support fire victims and enhance local fire departments’ abilities to provide timely assistance.
- California Fire Foundation: Provides aid to victims of wildfires and other natural disasters through their Wildfire Relief Program.
Insurance Tips
Making You Whole Again.
|
Evacuation Centers
|
Showers and Phone-Charging Stations
All Planet Fitness facilities in LA County are open for anyone who is impacted by the fires to use their facilities to rest, charge their phones, and/or shower.
Animal Evacuation Centers and Aid
|
Emergency Housing
|
Transportation
|
Childcare
|
General Assistance
Air Quality and Smoke
|
Fire Recovery Assistance
The County has put together a list of resources for households who know that their homes have been destroyed or damaged by the Palisades fire, available here.
Philanthropy Resources
For our philanthropic partners, Philanthropy CA has put together a list of resources available in response to natural disasters, available here. Make sure to filter by “Wildfires.”
Mental Health and Emotional Support
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990(available 24/7). Press “2” for Spanish.
Protecting Yourself from Asbestos and Other Toxins After a Wildfire
For information on how you can protect yourself even after the fires stop, click here.
