Nearly two years after flames tore through Pacific Palisades, the fire is out. The emergency is over. But for thousands of families, the disaster is not. The Palisades Fire began on January 7, 2025, and ultimately burned 23,448 acres before being fully contained on January 31. According to CAL FIRE’s final incident data, 6,845 structures were destroyed, another 975 were damaged, and 12 civilians were killed. (CAL FIRE) Today, Pacific Palisades has moved beyond evacuation orders, fire lines and emergency…
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20 Months After the Palisades Fire: Pacific Palisades Is Rebuilding, but the Road Home Remains Long
Twenty months after the Palisades Fire, debris removal, permits and construction are advancing—but insurance, infrastructure and funding challenges continue to slow recovery.
