Palisades Post Fire Floods

Breaking: Evacuation Warnings Issued for Parts of Los Angeles County Amid Mudslide Fears

Date: October 13, 2025

Los Angeles County is bracing for heavy rain as evacuation warnings are issued for burn scar areas from the devastating Palisades and Eaton Fires earlier this year. With a major storm forecast to dump up to 4 inches of rain in some spots, officials are on high alert for mudslides and debris flows in the scorched hills of Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and surrounding zones.

The warnings cover the Getty Villa area, Highlands near burn scars, Bienveneda near Temescal Canyon Park, and Rivas Canyon/Will Rogers State Park—regions still reeling from the January infernos that destroyed over 16,000 structures and claimed 31 lives.

While no mandatory evacuations are in place yet, residents are urged to prepare now, as the peak storm hits Thursday. This comes 10 months after the fires, when rebuild efforts remain stalled—only two reconstruction permits issued in Malibu. Is this another layer of disruption for survivors, or just Mother Nature’s cruel timing? Here’s the latest.

The Storm and Evacuation Warnings: What's at Risk?

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Los Angeles County through Thursday, warning of “life-threatening flash flooding” in burn scars from the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Sunset Fires.

Evacuation warnings target:

• Pacific Palisades: Getty Villa, Highlands, Bienveneda near Temescal Canyon, and Rivas Canyon/Will Rogers State Park areas.
• Altadena (Eaton Fire scar): West Altadena, including Olive Lane in Oakridge Mobile Home Park.
• Other zones: Mandeville Canyon Road north of Tanners Road in Brentwood; portions near the Lake Fire burn scar north of Los Olivos (Santa Barbara County).

Mayor Karen Bass emphasized: “Stay vigilant, especially in burn scar areas.” Residents in high-risk spots will get door-to-door visits from LAPD for specific orders. Sign up for alerts at Ready LACounty or NotifyLA for real-time notifications.

No injuries from mudslides yet, but roads like Pacific Coast Highway could close due to debris flows. This echoes February 2025 warnings after the same fires, when a storm prompted similar alerts, sweeping an LAFD vehicle off PCH.

10 Months Post-Fires: Rebuild Stalls Amid New Threats

The Palisades and Eaton Fires scorched 23,448 acres in Pacific Palisades and 14,021 acres in Eaton, destroying 16,251 properties and killing 31, per LA County’s review. Recovery? A nightmare. As of September 2025, LA has issued 620 permits for 1,564 applications countywide, but Malibu—hit by nearly 600 home losses—has approved just two rebuilding permits, less than 1% of the need.

Half the destroyed homes were rentals, worsening LA’s housing crunch (median one-bedroom rent: $1,868).

The Atlas Society slams this as “government overreach,” arguing “archaic zoning laws and endless reviews protect bureaucrats, not homeowners.” Drawing from Ayn Rand, they call for deregulation and pre-approved designs—echoing survivors like architect Rich Wilken, who delayed retirement to design 10 rebuilds but faces endless hurdles.

After the 2018 Woolsey Fire, only 10% rebuilt in the first year; Palisades is on track for worse.

Mayor Bass’s Executive Orders

Mayor Bass’s Executive Orders (EO1 revised March 18, EO8) extended deadlines to seven years and waived CEQA/Coastal Act reviews, but oak tree ordinances, coastal permits, and geotechnical reports bog things down. Nonprofits and AI software were promised, but progress lags—only 40% of Woolsey survivors rebuilt years later.

Hidden Agendas? Land Use Questions in Fire-Scarred LA

While Palisades’ delays seem bureaucratic, broader patterns raise flags:

• Gold Mining: No active mining in LA, Fresno, or Riverside scars, but Tuolumne’s 6-5 Fire sits on 10.1 million ounces of dormant gold—potentially revivable at $2,500/ounce.
• Zoning Changes: No unpublicized changes in affected counties, but rebuild delays could favor developers if land values drop.
• Insurance Pullouts: 30% non-renewals in LA, Fresno, Riverside, and Tuolumne could invite corporate investors, lowering property values for acquisition.

In mudslide-prone burn scars, evacuations disrupt rebuilds further—could this storm “clear” land for coastal development? It’s too early to tell, but overregulation remains the central obstacle.

National and Global Wildfire Context

The Palisades Fire is part of a national crisis: 60 large wildfires across 12 states, involving 20,468 personnel and burning over 718,000 acres, per NIFC.

Other key fires:

• Garnet Fire: 56,724 acres, Fresno, 15% contained.
• Pyrite Fire: 400 acres, Riverside, 5% contained.
• 6-5 Fire: 7,037 acres, Tuolumne, 0% contained.
• Bear Gulch Fire: 18,728 acres, Washington, 4% contained.
• Texas Hill Country Fire: 165 acres, 50% contained.

The Pacific Northwest battles 19 wildfires, including Oregon’s Emigrant Fire (30,500 acres). BC’s Kamloops reports 12 new fires. Globally, 102 million hectares burned, with Africa’s 53 million tied to land-clearing.

News and Social Sentiment

Media highlight storm prep and evacuations, per LA Times and KTLA. Social media posts vent frustration over mudslide risks and rebuild delays, with some alleging developer favoritism—but no verified evidence supports those claims.

What’s Next for Survivors?

• Streamlining Efforts: LA’s One-Stop Permit Centers in Altadena and Calabasas offer walk-ins. Governor Newsom’s EO N-29-25 extends CEQA waivers to 2027.
• Community Pushback: Groups like Rebuild Pacific Palisades push for faster approvals, aligning with deregulation calls.
• Stay Informed: Track permits at LA County Recovery or LA City Planning.

Ten months in, the Palisades Fire shows that fires destroy homes—but red tape buries hope. Share your story and push for change.

Stay Watchful

With 60 large fires ongoing, stay safe and avoid tall structures. No evidence confirms conspiracy claims, but gold, land, and bureaucracy deserve scrutiny. Revisit by:

• Tracking mining: The Diggings
• Checking zoning: Riverside County, Tuolumne County
• Searching social media for updates (“Palisades Fire rebuild,” “Malibu land use”)

Support relief efforts—and keep digging for truth.

Sources: LA Times, LA City Planning, LA County Recovery, Fox News, NIFC, CAL FIRE, KTLA, The Diggings, USDA, and others.