All Pacific Palisades Evacuation Zones Now Open to Residents

By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor

Remaining zones under evacuation orders following the Palisades fire were amended on Monday, January 27, to allow all Pacific Palisades residents to return to their properties for the first time since the fire broke out on January 7.

Residents can now pick up an entry pass from Los Angeles Police Department and enter the Palisades independently between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Lot 3 Beach Access (1150 Pacific Coast Highway). A curfew remains in place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“Thanks to the tireless efforts of our public safety, public works and utilities partners—as of … [Monday, January 27] all of the Pacific Palisades will be opened for resident reentry,” Councilmember Traci Park said in a statement. “This is a watershed moment, and I want to thank you all for your patience to allow these workers to clear major hazards.”

Access along Pacific Coast Highway will be limited to residents only. Law enforcement will verify residency at the traffic control point on PCH at Carbon Beach for residents traveling east/south on PCH, as well as Chautauqua Boulevard and PCH.

Individuals in the Highlands were asked to be patient as there may be delays re-entering, as Palisades Drive only had one lane of traffic open, due to the rain.

The 23,448-acre fire destroyed over 6,800 structures and damaged over 1,000 others, according to CAL FIRE. The fire was at 95% containment as of Wednesday, January 29.

Contractors will also be allowed in the fire area to conduct assessment work.

“Contractors will be required to provide identification and proof that they have been hired by specific residents within the impacted areas,” according to CAL FIRE. “Contractors must report to the check-in area—Lot 3—to be granted access and will be provided a pass to enter.”