California officials on Tuesday announced certain residents Palisade Fire evacuation zones will be allowed to return home while the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department increases security measures to deal with robbery incidents.
Zones C-111A, C-112B and U-030B, near Malibu, reopened to residents Tuesday afternoon, provided they pass through Checkpoint Malibuaccording to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The operation comes after the department announced it was improving operations in Altadena Eaton Fire burn area to support recovery and ensure community safety.
Fire aftermath in Pacific Palisades and along the Pacific Coast Highway. Officials said at least 10 people died in all of the fires in Los Angeles and 5,300 structures were destroyed in the Palisades fire. January 10, 2025, Los Angeles, California. (David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images)
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Officials said they are intensifying their efforts and “strategically” changing operations, from strictly enforced containment measures to community support.
The department said it is prioritizing the safety and recovery of residents as they begin to return to their homes and neighborhoods, and announced the creation of a specialized “Suppression of robbers Team.”
“This dedicated unit is comprised of personnel from multiple LASD departments, each bringing specialized expertise to combat robbery and other criminal activity that may occur at a time of community vulnerability,” the department said in a statement.
The team will operate with additional support personnel assigned to augment patrol operations, officials noted.
Workers pull a burned car from the wreckage of a home destroyed by the Palisades Fire, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Malibu, California. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
The agency’s AERO office will conduct aerial patrols, providing enhanced surveillance and rapid response capabilities to ensure comprehensive coverage of affected areas, the statement said.
“Together, these efforts ensure continuous 24-hour patrolling to ensure consistent and visible law enforcement presence, particularly in neighborhoods still facing utility outages and increased security risks,” officials said.
A curfew order issued by Los Angeles County remains in effect but is limited to areas under an active evacuation order, the agency said. Those under an evacuation alert are no longer subject to restrictions.
Tim Murphy, of the San Francisco Fire Department, extinguishes hot spots in a burned property after the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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“As residents return to their properties, LASD is committed to assisting them during this challenging time,” officials said. “The Ministry’s efforts are focused on enabling a smooth transition back to normalcy by ensuring security, preventing criminal activity and reassuring the community.
“LASD expresses its gratitude to the residents of Altadena for their patience, resilience and cooperation during these difficult times. The department remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety, security and well-being of all communities throughout Los Angeles County as recovery efforts continue.”
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A screening for homecoming residents will be held at the Malibu Pier, located at 23000 Pacific Coast Highway.
