Evacuation warnings issued across LA County as storm risks deadly debris flows near wildfire burn scars
On Monday, the city of Los Angeles issued evacuation warnings for many areas in the shadow of the Palisades Fire burn scar, including the Pacific Palisades and Malibu
Officials across Southern California are scrambling to issue evacuation warnings ahead of expected heavy rainfall on Tuesday that could create potential debris flows in areas located near recent wildfire burn scars.
On Monday, the city of Los Angeles issued evacuation warnings for many areas in the shadow of the Palisades Fire burn scar, including the Pacific Palisades and Malibu. The Los Angeles Fire Department said evacuation warnings would likely remain in effect from 10 p.m. Monday night into early Wednesday morning.
Officials said that officers with the Los Angeles Police Department would be going door-to-door in high risk areas to inform residents of their options ahead of the impending storm.
Malibu city officials have also issued evacuation warnings for some neighborhoods, including along Pacific Coast Highway in the Palisades Fire burn scar. A separate shelter-in-place warning was put in place in the areas nearest to the December 2024 Franklin Fire, including the campus of Pepperdine University.
Both of those warnings were scheduled to remain in place tentatively until Wednesday afternoon.
Residents near the burn scar of the Eaton Fire in Pasadena and Altadena are also being placed on alert this week with Los Angeles Sheriff's Department officials issuing evacuation warnings for residents, warning them to ready to leave at a moments notice.
“GET SET for possible evacuations if you are near San Gabriel Foothills in Altadena. Gather loved ones, pets and supplies. Those who need more time evacuating should consider leaving now,” LASD wrote.
An interactive map with evacuation warning notices can be found at AlertLA.org.
In nearby Orange County, officials issued a voluntary evacuation warning for residents near last year’s Airport Fire burn scar, including those near Trabuco Creek, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon. An interactive map of Orange County evacuation zones can be found here.
Heavy rain is expected to begin in much of the Southern California region on Monday night and last through Tuesday. Much of the region has been placed under flash flood watches by the National Weather Service, which warns there could be thunderstorms, isolated strong winds or potential tornados.
Flood watches will remain in place until Tuesday afternoon, and residents are urged to avoid any unnecessary driving and stay indoors as much as possible.