Full Notification

While there is no Fire Watch or Red Flag Warning for the Culver City area as of Sunday afternoon, fire conditions remain significant. Culver City emergency responders continue to closely monitor potential impacts from fires in neighboring communities.

Fire officials noted on Sunday there are currently four active wildfires burning in Los Angeles County, driven by extreme winds and weather conditions. Nearly 40,000 acres have burned and it's estimated that more than 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. At least 16 people have lost their lives and searches are continuing. Critical fire weather conditions will continue through the middle of next week with little relief, the update stated.

Over the weekend, Culver City Fire Chief Ken Powell and Culver City Police Chief Jason Sims released a message regarding the Los Angeles wildfires:

"In light of the ongoing wildfire response efforts in neighboring areas, we want to assure the residents of Culver City that our staffing levels remain strong and fully capable of maintaining public safety.

The Culver City Police Department and the Culver City Fire Department have coordinated closely to ensure all necessary resources are in place. Our teams are committed to protecting our community while supporting the firefighting efforts in surrounding areas. The Culver City Fire Department continues to assist with the Palisades Fire and has recalled off-duty firefighters to ensure service levels within culver city are maintained. Additionally, the Culver City Police Department is supporting our neighbors by aiding the Santa Monica Police Department in evacuation, looting suppression, and humanitarian efforts.

We understand the concerns surrounding the wildfires and want to emphasize that the safety of our residents is our top priority. Strategic plans have been implemented to ensure that our emergency services can respond effectively to any incidents that may arise within Culver City, even as we assist with the regional response.

We appreciate the vigilance of our community during this time. As Red Flag Warnings continue, we ask that all community members immediately report safety emergencies by dialing 9-1-1. Please keep 9-1-1 reserved for emergencies only.

We also encourage residents to stay informed through official channels. Please visit CulverCity.org for updates on local impacts and enroll in local emergency alerts to stay informed. Please follow all safety protocols and directives from public safety professionals. Together, we can ensure our City remains safe during this challenging time.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation."

Currently, the Culver City Fire Department has two fire engine companies and two Battalion Chiefs assisting with the Palisades Fire.

On Sunday, Culver City Unified School District announces schools and offices will be open and resume regularly scheduled instruction on Monday, January 13th. In an email to families, CCUSD cited improved air quality. Schools are equipped with MERV 12 air filters to keep classrooms clean and safe. Masks will be available for all students or staff who wish to use one. The district will continue to monitor ongoing changes in fire conditions.

At our parks, all permitted outdoor activities have resumed. We encourage residents to check if the air quality is right for them to enjoy our parks. As of Sunday morning, the air quality was deemed "good" throughout most Culver City. You can stay updated with the latest air quality of the Culver City and Los Angeles area by visiting AirNow's website.

The Plunge has also reopened and the Senior Center remains open with regular hours.

The Culver City Police Department offers free Disaster Ready Guides in English and Spanish to help community members prepare their emergency plans. Guides can be picked up in the Police Department Lobby at 4040 Duquesne Avenue from 7 AM to 5 PM. 

FEMA representatives are onsite now and available to help victims of the region’s wildfires who may need help navigating the FEMA form process. The FEMA Drop-In Center at West Hollywood Library will be open on Sunday, January 12, 2025, and Monday, January 13, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM. The West Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room is located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard in West Hollywood. You can find more information about the FEMA Drop-In Center on the LA County Library website.