On January 7, 2025, around 10:30 am PST, a fire began near the Temescal Ridge Trail in Topanga State Park. It was initially reported as a 10-acre brush fire. However, the strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions caused it to spread to over 1,200 acres within a couple of hours.
It became known as the “Palisades Fire” after spreading to Palisades Highland…
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