Containment for the Palisades Fire continues to grow, reaching 39% on Friday evening.
According to CalFire, the fire, which started Jan. 7, has burned 23,713 acres so far.
On Friday afternoon, it was revealed 603 structures were damaged, 3,501 structures were destroyed, and 12,250 structures were threatened
Some residents who live along the perimeter of the Palisades Fire zone were allowed to return to their homes.
On Thursday afternoon, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced residents in the following areas could return home:
-- north of Topanga Canyon Boulevard and south of Mulholland Drive;
-- north of Old Topanga Canyon Boulevard and south of Summit to Summit Motorway;
-- north of Mulholland Highway and south of Stokes Canyon Road; and
-- north of Red Rock Road and south of Calabasas Peak Motorway.
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Erik Scott, a spokesperson for L.A. Fire, told KNX News’ Jon Baird that just because residents don’t see flames does not mean the fire or danger has decreased.
“You have a 23,000-acre smoldering debris pile, and some of this is very thick vegetation,” he said. “It's not just like flashy grass that once it burns, it's out. The root base on some of these trees… some trees are 40 ft tall, so it's thicker timber at that point that's going to hold on to heat much longer.”
L.A. Councilwoman Traci Park spoke with KNX News about the reopening. She said that residents returning home should bring a valid ID and know that there’s no water or electricity. She also warned them to be aware of DWP workers around the areas.
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