Wildfires in Los Angeles County continued to burn on Monday, January 13, 2025, as firefighters worked to contain portions of the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires, at 14% and 33% containment as of Monday morning. A total of 24 people were reported dead on Sunday evening.
The fires have prompted evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of residents as entire neighborhoods are destroyed by the flames. In an effort to prevent looting, the LA County Sheriff’s Department is enforcing a curfew in evacuation order zones from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Powerful Santa Ana winds have fanned the fires, collectively scorching 40,588 acres as of Monday. While the weekend brought a lull in winds, which have reached 100 mph at points, they are expected to pick up again on Tuesday at 4 a.m. through Wednesday at noon, with the National Weather Service warning of a heightened fire risk. On Friday, the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection anticipates that offshore winds will die down, bringing cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels.
“The fires remain active, and the safety of residents, visitors, and first responders in the affected areas is our highest priority,” the Los Angeles Tourism Board said in a statement shared with Condé Nast Traveler. “We urge everyone to stay informed through the Los Angeles Fire Department for the latest evacuation updates and to follow all warnings and evacuation orders from first responders.”
If you have a trip planned to Los Angeles, here’s what to know about the LA fires—including the neighborhoods affected, and the impact on flights—plus what to do if you’re already on the ground and need to adjust your trip. (If you were displaced from your home by the fires, here’s how to receive free or discounted Airbnb and hotel stays.)
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Where are the LA fires?
The National Weather Service has issued a “Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning” for Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties from Monday night through Wednesday morning. “These locations will be under a high risk for large fires with potential for very rapid spreading of any fires that may develop,” weather officials warn.
As of Monday, January 13, there are three active fires in Los Angeles County: the Palisades fire, the Eaton fire, and the Hurst fire.
The Pacific Palisades
The largest, the Palisades fire, first broke out around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7. It currently spans 23,713 acres in the Pacific Palisades region (located west of Los Angeles between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean) and was 14% contained as of 9:30 a.m. on Monday, an improvement from 0% last week. To date, this fire has flattened a number of residential communities, including waterfront homes and businesses on Malibu’s iconic Pacific Coast Highway.
Pasadena/Altadena
The Eaton fire, which is currently the second largest fire at 14,117 acres, broke out later Tuesday evening around 6:18 p.m in Eaton Canyon, an area north of Pasadena near Altadena. It was at 33% containment as of Monday, a large improvement from 3% containment last week. The fire is near several iconic LA museums and landmarks; flames threatened the historic observatory atop Mount Wilson (also a popular hiking destination) on Thursday, though officials have since reported that firefighters were successful in protecting the structure and its famous Hooker telescope.
Other areas
The Kenneth brush fire, Lidia fire, Sunset fire, and Archer fire were all 100% contained as of Monday, January 13. The Hurst fire in San Fernando Valley grew to 771 acres and was 95% contained as of Monday morning.
