Evacuation warnings issued for potential debris flow from incoming storm

Officials across Los Angeles County have issued evacuation warnings ahead of expected rainfall that could create potential debris flows in areas located near recent wildfire burn scars.

On Monday, the city of Los Angeles issued an evacuation warning for multiple areas in the shadow of the Palisades Fire

burn area, including in Pacific Palisades and Malibu.

The Los Angeles Fire Department said evacuation warnings would likely remain in effect from 10 p.m. Monday night into early Wednesday morning.

Officials said officers from the Los Angeles Police Department would be going door to door to visit high-risk homes and inform residents of their options.

Malibu city officials issued evacuation warnings in some neighborhoods, including along Pacific Coast Highway in the Palisades Fire burn scar. A separate shelter-in-place warning was put in place in the areas nearest the December 2024 Franklin Fire, including the campus of Pepperdine University.

Both of those warnings were tentatively scheduled to remain in place until Wednesday morning.

Residents near the Eaton Fire burn scar are also being placed on alert by Los Angeles County. On Monday, the Sheriff’s Department issued evacuation warnings for residents near the Eaton Fire, with warnings that residents should be ready to go at a moment’s notice.

“GET SET for possible evacuations if you are near San Gabriel Foothills in Altadena. Gather loved ones, pets and supplies. Those who need more time evacuating should consider leaving now,” LASD wrote.

An interactive map with evacuation warning notices can be found at AlertLA.org.

Rain was expected to arrive in Southern California Monday night and remain scattered throughout Tuesday into Wednesday. Much of the region has been placed on flash flood watch by the National Weather Service, which warns there could be thunderstorms, isolated strong winds or potential tornados. Flood watches are in place until Tuesday afternoon, and residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary driving and stay indoors as much as possible.