Congressman Sherman Statement on the Palisades Fire

January 7, 2025 Press Release PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) issued the following statement on the Palisades Fire: "Grateful for the heroic efforts of the Los Angeles Fire Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, CAL FIRE and all our first responders working to save lives and homes in the toughest conditions imaginable." Background : On Tuesday, January 7th, a wind-infused wildfire erupted near the Pacific Palisades, a coastal neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles that resides in Congressman Sherman's Congressional District. As of Tuesday night, the Palisades Fire has grown to at least 2,921 acres, according to Cal Fire . Los Angeles Fire Department officials said in the afternoon that the blaze threatened more than 10,000 structures and forced the evacuation of some 30,000 people. ### Issues : Protecting Our Environment