Palisades Fire Map (Pacific Palisades, CA)
When a brush fire kicks up in the Santa Monica Mountains, minutes matter. This Palisades fire map pulls the essentials into one place for Pacific Palisades neighborhoods—Marquez Knolls, The Riviera, Rustic Canyon, Castellammare, Alphabet Streets, Temescal Canyon, and nearby Topanga and Brentwood—so you can see what’s happening, where it’s moving, and which streets or canyons are impacted right now.
What you’ll see on the map is straightforward: active wildfire perimeters, recent heat signatures, evacuation status when posted by official public sources, live traffic incidents, and a smoke layer tied to current wind. Think of it as a quick read on the day’s risk: Is there a Palisades brush fire today? Where’s the edge? What’s the smoke doing? Which routes are open? It’s the fast way to answer “fire near me in Pacific Palisades” without digging through a dozen tabs.
How to read the Palisades fire map fast
Zoom first to your block, then to your hillside. In the Palisades, terrain dictates everything. A perimeter on one side of a canyon can feel close but behave differently than one on your ridge. Use the wind layer to see what the smoke column is likely to do over Temescal Ridge, the Via de la Paz corridor, down into Rustic, or west toward Sunset and PCH. If you’re scanning from the beach, check Castellammare and the coastal slope above PCH; if you’re east of Temescal, watch the draws that run behind upper Marquez and into the Highlands.
If the map shows an evacuation status, go with the most current official public alert. Treat those notices as the instruction set for moving people and pets. The map helps you visualize; the notice tells you what to do.
What’s on each layer (and why it matters)
Perimeter & recent heat
This outlines where the fire has been mapped and where new heat has been picked up. On windy days, new points can show up far ahead of the edge. That’s typical for Los Angeles fire weather along these canyons—don’t assume “far” means “safe.”
Smoke & air quality
Traffic & closures
Weather & wind
Neighborhood notes (Pacific Palisades)
The Alphabet Streets collect ash quickly during a smoke push because of the gridded layout and lower wind breaks. Marquez Knolls sits in the path of canyons that run hot and fast—watch the draws. The Riviera has long, exposed edges along upper slopes; embers ride those lines. Castellammare is vulnerable to falling ash and traffic issues on PCH; visibility drops fast. Rustic Canyon is shaded and debris-prone—be mindful even when the fire looks “elsewhere.” If you split time between the Palisades and Topanga, keep both areas on your map; wind shifts can make “over the ridge” a same-day issue.
What to do with the info
Use the Palisades fire map to set your day’s plan. If you see perimeter growth on your side of a canyon, move cars to face out, keep phones charged, and stick to cleared routes. If smoke and ash are widening over your block, don’t wait to tidy the easy stuff—loose debris along roof edges and decks adds risk when ember drift starts. If the map shows no change for hours, great—check again later rather than assuming the day is done. Los Angeles wildfire patterns can turn on a single gust.
Why we maintain a Palisades-specific page
Generic California wildfire maps are useful, but Pacific Palisades has its own rhythm: steep canyons, quick wind swings, and heavy neighborhood traffic that can jam the usual exits. A local view helps you make better calls, faster. It’s not hype; it’s geography.
For homeowners in the Palisades
Strong preparation starts at the structure. Keep the first five feet around walls noncombustible, clear roof valleys and gutters, screen vents, and maintain space along eaves and siding. Exterior water-based protection that focuses on rooflines, eaves, vents, and siding can add a layer of resistance during ember drift. It doesn’t replace the basics; it supports them when the weather stacks the odds.
Quick reminders
Rely on the latest public notices for evacuation status and road restrictions. Treat this map as your visual brief: Pacific Palisades fire map → where is it, where could it go, what does the smoke mean for my block? Check it, plan, and stay flexible.
Palisades Fire Map
If you live in Pacific Palisades, you already know how fast a brush fire can change direction. This live Palisades Fire Map is here for one job: show you what’s happening now—where the perimeter sits, which neighborhoods are near the edge, where smoke is drifting, and what roads are seeing closures or delays.
We keep the map simple on purpose. Zoom to your block, trace the fire line, check the wind, and see current heat signatures and smoke plumes as they update. If you’re scanning on your phone from Sunset, Temescal, the Highlands, Riviera, or Castellammare, the controls are big enough to tap and the labels won’t fight you.
DISCLAIMER
The data displayed on this map represents approximate findings compiled through a standardized post-incident inspection process. It is provided solely for informational purposes.
Access limitations, damaged infrastructure, steep terrain, dense vegetation, and the extensive area impacted by the fire made it difficult for inspectors to identify every affected structure. Because of these conditions, a small margin of error should be expected, and some damaged or destroyed properties may not appear in the current record.
In locations where structures were completely consumed, determining the type of building—such as single-story versus multi-story homes—proved especially difficult. Inspectors relied on their professional judgment and remaining visual cues to classify each site as accurately as possible.
The assessment process follows consistent federal and state guidelines, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) standards and the Firefighting Resources of California Organized for Potential Emergencies (FIRESCOPE) Damage Inspection Specialist (DINS) curriculum. These frameworks ensure the inspection process maintains uniformity, reliability, and credibility across all evaluated properties.
This data is not intended to estimate the value of any property or determine total financial loss. It reflects a physical condition survey designed to show the general extent of fire-related damage within the affected area. The assessment does not include evaluations of interior spaces or address other forms of damage such as wind, smoke, ash, soot, flooding, or debris flow. Each inspection consists of an exterior walk-around only, performed under conditions that allow for safe field access.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information remains subject to revision as new data becomes available or as subsequent inspections clarify uncertain findings.