LA County Wildfire Updates
Updated: 2/5/2025 at 8:00 p.m. PT
We are grateful beyond words to the first responders and all who have provided aid to our community.
With over 540,000 Angelenos working in the tourism sector and more than 1,000 local businesses relying on our industry for their livelihoods, travelers continuing to visit our City of Angels for leisure, business, and meetings & conventions has never been more critical.
The vast majority of our world-class attractions and tourism-related businesses remain fully operational, and we continue to welcome visitors with the warmth and creativity that make LA so unique.
Thank you to those who continue to choose LA as one of the world’s premier travel destinations. Through travel, we can continue to share our City’s vibrancy with visitors, while supporting local business and rebuilding efforts. We urge visitors to be mindful of impacted areas and travel with care, respect, and compassion for Angelenos as we rebuild and move forward together.
We love you, Los Angeles.
Dine LA Restaurant Week
The Winter 2025 edition of Dine LA Restaurant Week is taking place now to February 7, with this season’s event benefitting LA’s ongoing wildfire relief efforts. LA's food community has demonstrated inspiring resilience and generosity. Many restaurants have stepped up to support people impacted by wildfires as the dining industry continues to face its own challenges. Dine LA provides a meaningful way to support the local restaurant community while fostering a sense of comfort and connection. For each Dine LA reservation made, LA Tourism and Banc of California will be donating to the American Red Cross. #WeLoveLA
How to Help
- California Community Foundation, Wildfire Recovery Fund
The California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund supports the recovery and resilience of communities devastated by wildfires, particularly underserved and marginalized populations.
https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/ - Los Angeles Fire Foundation
The LAFD Foundation provides vital equipment and funds critical programs to help the LAFD save lives and protect communities.
https://supportlafd.org/ - American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is working with its partners to provide shelter, food, emotional support and health services. You can support the Red Cross by making a donation online, by calling (800) 733-2767 or texting REDCROSS to 90999. - Donation Centers Open in Impacted Areas
The City has announced donation drop-off locations to support families, residents and workers impacted by the LA wildfires. Donation items are requested based on reported community needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Los Angeles right now?
While wildfires continue to affect some areas, the vast majority of the city’s major attractions, venues, and accommodations remain untouched and are fully operational, offering vibrant and safe experiences for travelers. We recognize the devastating impact these fires have had on certain communities, including residential areas in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Our thoughts are with those affected, and we are immensely grateful to the first responders working tirelessly to protect our city.
We urge visitors to be mindful of impacted areas and travel with care, respect, and compassion for Angelenos as we rebuild and move forward together.
Is it appropriate for me to travel to Los Angeles now?
Travel and tourism are essential to LA’s recovery. Your decision to visit supports local businesses, sustains jobs, and helps our community recover.
Now through February 7, Dine LA is continuing as planned. This culinary event presents a unique opportunity to support hundreds of local restaurants while experiencing the city's exceptional culinary diversity. If you would like to make a DineLA reservation for your group during this time, please visit Dine LA.
Where are the wildfires currently active in Los Angeles County?
Thanks to the heroic work of firefighters and first responders, progress is being made toward containment, with repopulation efforts already underway in some areas. For the latest updates, please refer to the CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) or use the Watch Duty app, which provides real-time information on active fires, evacuation zones, and orders.
Our partners at Visit California have created the map below to visually represent the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire burn areas.
Source Visit California
What areas of Los Angeles are open right now?
The overwhelming majority of our iconic neighborhoods, attractions, and cultural experiences are open and operating normally. From world-class dining and sports scenes to cultural landmarks and attractions, Los Angeles is, as always, eager to share its warmth, creativity, and energy with you. The more than 1,000 Member businesses associated with Los Angeles Tourism are ready to welcome you with open arms.
Iconic sites and experiences across the city – the Hollywood Sign, The Walk of Fame, the Santa Monica Pier, and many more – were thankfully unaffected by the fires and remain accessible to all visitors from near and far. Major venue and attraction partners are open as well, including SoFi Stadium, Universal Studios Hollywood, Warner Bros. Studio Tour, the Intuit Dome and more.
What areas of Los Angeles are closed right now?
There is currently an ocean water advisory due to fire debris runoff in effect from Surfrider Beach to Las Flores State Beach and Santa Monica State Beach to Dockweiler State Beach at World Way. View more information here.
The Getty Villa remains closed with no confirmed reopening date. However, the Getty Center and the Skirball Cultural Center have reopened.
For the most updated information on road impacts, check the LA County Public Works Road Closures website, where you will find closures and alerts on a map. During this time, we urge our partners and visitors to travel responsibly and respectfully.
Is the Los Angeles Convention Center open to hold events?
The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is open and available for your organization's needs. LACC is a LEED Gold EB-OM certified venue. As such, industry standard air filters are used throughout the building to ensure a high quality of air circulation. Furthermore, indoor air quality is consistently monitored throughout the day through the LACC HVAC system. For more information on the Los Angeles Convention Center, click here.
Is the air quality in Los Angeles safe?
Air quality across much of Los Angeles County remains stable, with many areas reporting “good” conditions. However, air quality can vary by location and change daily due to weather patterns, wildfire activity and other environmental factors. As always, if you smell or see smoke, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises that you avoid outdoor exposure and limit physical exertion. As efforts continue to fully contain the original fires, we ask people to keep a close eye on air quality through sites such as AirNow.gov. For a detailed air quality map for L.A. County, visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s website or download their mobile app. South Coast AQMD also shares health and safety tips for dealing with wildfire smoke and ash. Residents and visitors with pre-existing health conditions, young children, and the elderly should always take precautions.
Is public transportation in Los Angeles running?
Yes, the LA Metro is in service. All rail lines are running regular service, though some bus lines remain impacted. You can find service-alert posts on Metro's social media channels (@metrolosangeles), and on the Metro’s Alerts and Advisories and Service Impacts pages.
Will my hotel accommodations in Los Angeles be disrupted by the City’s recovery efforts?
All of LA Tourism’s 250+ Member hotels are fully operational, and our city is well-positioned to accommodate the needs of Angelenos and visitors alike.
I was displaced by the wildfires. Where can I find hotel accomodation information?
The Hotel Association of Los Angeles has compiled a list of Los Angeles-area properties offering relief accommodations for those displaced by the wildfires. Please view more information here.
In addition, Hilton, American Express and 211 LA have announced a plan to provide vouchers to people impacted by the fires to stay, free of charge, at Hilton properties. In a joint release with American Express, Hilton announced it is making 20,000 hotel room nights available at no charge to impacted people across the greater Los Angeles area. For more information, visit https://211la.org/.