A number of fast-spreading wildfires are burning in Los Angeles. Propelled by high winds, major blazes have been prompting evacuations and producing very unhealthy air quality.
[Updated: 1/9 6:30 pm]
All San Fernando Valley Offices and Head Start Sites will be closed Friday due to the Kenneth Fire that broke out Thursday afternoon.
All other office locations will be open. We are monitoring the situation and will provide updates on this page as they become available.
Families in need of general support, referrals and information can contact CCRC’s main phone line at 818-717-1000. CCRC Subsidy families in need of back up care or emergency child care can contact Lead Case Specialist Audrey Frye at extension 3143.
Child care providers in need of resources and connections can use the following extensions:
- Manuel Escoto: ext. 4215
- Naira Barahona: ext. 4228
- Monica Robinson: ext. 4115
- Cyndi Trujillo: ext. 4103
CCRC families and providers in need of critical supplies like food, personal hygiene products, baby items, and kitchen supplies can call our donation line at 805-399-9521 to arrange a pick-up time. Donations will be available while supplies last.
The YMCA Metro LA said Thursday it is offering free child care for families displaced by the fires in the following areas: Northridge, DTLA, Culver City, North Hollywood, West LA, Van Nuys, Reseda and Burbank. Click here to learn more.
Airbnb.org is offering free housing for evacuees through 211 LA. Click here to complete the form. Emergency shelter is also being offered by: Westwood Recreation Center, El Camino Real Charter High School, Pasadena Convention Center, Arcadia Community Center, Jazzercise Calabasas Community Center, and Calico Fish House.
The LA Metro is offering free rides for evacuees. Lyft is offering $25 off a ride with code CALFIRERELIEF25 and Uber is offering $40 off with code WILDFIRE25. Other resources such as additional shelter, food and animal boarding services can be found here.
FIRE UPDATES (11 am Friday)
Kenneth Fire
By Friday morning, the fire had grown to 1,000 acres in the West Hills and Calabasas area. Evacuations issued Thursday were lifted as of Friday. Forward progress has been stopped and 35% containment was reached by Friday morning. The blaze was first reported Thursday afternoon.
Archer Fire
Evacuations were ordered around 11 a.m. Friday for a fire reported in the Granada Hills. The fire was reportedly pushing toward the Tuscan Drive area, where structures were threatened.
Hurst Fire
The fire broke out Tuesday just below Newhall and was reported Friday at 771 acres. Mandatory evacuations were lifted as of Friday morning as the fire reached 37% containment.
Evacuation Center: Ritchie Valens Recreation Center (10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima 91331)
Eaton Fire
Mass evacuations were ordered near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive in the Altadena/Pasadena area. The fire that broke out Tuesday evening spread rapidly to over 13,950 acres as of Friday morning. Between 4-5,000 structures have burned and at least fives lives have been lost, authorities said. Power outages were also reported in the area.
All schools within Pasadena Unified School District were closed Thursday.
Evacuation Centers:
- El Camino Real Charter High School
5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 - Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101 - Westwood Recreation Center
1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Palisades Fire
Extreme winds caused this blaze to spread rapidly Tuesday shortly after it broke out before noon in the Pacific Palisades near Highway 1. By Friday morning, around 20,438 acres had burned and thousands of residents in the Palisades, Malibu, and Santa Monica were ordered to evacuate. At least 5,300 structures have been destroyed and thousands more are under threat, but there was no word Friday morning on injuries or lives lost.
Highway 1 is closed in the affected area, along with a number of ancillary roads.
Evacuation Centers:
- Westwood Recreation Center
1350 South Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - El Camino Real Charter High School
5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 - Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
LA County’s Information Resources
- http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/wildfire/
- https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
- LA211: help to connect with shelter and services. Dial 211 or https://211la.org/LA-Wildfires.
- Time Out LA list of restaurants offering free meals to evacuees.
- LAT guide for those who lost homes
- Mental Health Support Services: Los Angeles Unified students and families in need of mental health support are encouraged to call our Student and Family Wellness Resource Line at 213-241-3840. Support is currently available between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees may access Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) by visiting https://www.lausd.org/domain/1438 or calling the 24/7 support line at 800-882-1341.
- The Watch Duty App contains localized and up-to-the-minute information about active wildfires. It’s free to download.
- The LA Fire Department (LAFD) and LAFD Foundation social media pages share updated information about evacuation zones and safety guidelines.
Air and Water Quality
Air quality across much of Los Angeles was deemed unhealthy or hazardous. People are advised to limit time outside and avoid physical exertion outdoors. Poor air quality is especially risky for young children, elderly adults and people with preexisting conditions. Consider wearing an N95 mask if you are spending any time outside.
Water in the evacuated area is considered unsafe to drink. CalFire explains:
- DO NOT DRINK YOUR TAP WATER—USE ONLY BOTTLED WATER. Bottled water should be used for all drinking (including baby formula and juice), brushing teeth, washing dishes, making ice and food preparation until further notice. This also applies to pets and domestic animals.
- DO NOT TRY AND TREAT THE WATER YOURSELF. Boiling, freezing, filtering, adding chlorine or other disinfectants, or letting water stand will not make the water safe
