A map created by Newsweek highlights the locations of Pacific Palisades’ most expensive homes in relation to the ongoing wildfires that threaten the area.
As a series of catastrophic wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles region this past week, the Pacific Palisades fire stands out as the most destructive. Fueled by intense winds and dry conditions, the blaze consumed over 23,700 acres, destroyed thousands of structures and claimed numerous lives.
The Context
Pacific Palisades, on the western edge of Los Angeles, is known for its luxury homes and scenic views but is highly vulnerable to wildfires due to its hillsides and dense vegetation.
This year’s fires, driven by dry conditions and strong winds, have threatened high-value properties, forced evacuations, and underscored the risks of climate change and urban development in fire-prone areas.
The Pacific Palisades fire has burned 23,713 acres and is 13 percent contained as of Monday. Mandatory evacuations impact over 150,000 residents, with high winds complicating firefighting efforts.
Nearby, the Eaton fire near Pasadena has scorched 14,117 acres with 27 percent containment, and the Hurst fire in Sylmar, now 89 percent contained, has added to the devastation. Together, the fires have caused 24 deaths and destroyed over 12,000 structures.
What To Know
Newsweek’s map identified the six most expensive homes in the Pacific Palisades 90272 zip code, several of which were at risk during the fires:
- 1601 Casale Road: $49.9 million
- 1550 Amalfi Drive: $36.9 million
- 1529 Amalfi Drive: $24.9 million
- 1051 Vista Grande Drive: $24.5 million
- 1018 Chautauqua Boulevard: $18.5 million
What People Are Saying
NWS’ Susan Buchanan told Newsweek via email on Monday: “Gusty conditions decreased for much of southern California over the weekend, with the exception of wind-prone locations of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, where some gusts of 40-65 mph were recorded Saturday night into Sunday morning.”
President-elect Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday: “The fires are still raging in L.A. The incompetent pols have no idea how to put them out. Thousands of magnificent houses are gone, and many more will soon be lost. There is death all over the place. This is one of the worst catastrophes in the history of our Country. They just can’t put out the fires. What’s wrong with them?”
California Governor Gavin Newsom urged residents to be aware of the weather warning on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday: “The National Weather Service has issued ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ warnings four times in the last three months. The first preceded the Mountain Fire (Ventura) – 243 structures destroyed. The second preceded the Franklin Fire (Malibu) – 20 structures destroyed. The third preceded the Palisades and Eaton Fires – Thousands of homes, gone as we continue to battle blazes. The fourth, starts tomorrow.”
What’s Next
Investigators are beginning their work to determine the origin and cause of the massive fires in the Los Angeles area.
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