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California officials on Tuesday announced to residents in certain stockade fire Evacuation zones will be allowed to return home as the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department increases security measures to address incidents of looting.
Zones C-111A, C-112B and U-030B, near Malibu, reopened to residents Tuesday afternoon, with the requirement that they go through a Malibu Checkpointaccording to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The move comes after the department announced it is improving operations in Altadena. Fire Eaton burn the area to support recovery and ensure community safety.
After the fire in Pacific Palisades and along Pacific Coast Highway. Officials said at least 10 people died in all of the Los Angeles fires and 5,300 structures were destroyed in the Palisades fire. January 10, 2025, Los Angeles, California. (David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images)
Officials said they are stepping up efforts and “strategically” shifting 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 center”Suppression of looters Equipment.”
“This dedicated unit is comprised of personnel drawn from multiple LASD divisions, each bringing specialized expertise to combat looting and other criminal activities that can arise during times of community vulnerability,” according to a statement from the department.
The team will operate with additional deputy personnel assigned to augment patrol operations, officials said.
Workers remove a burned car from the rubble 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, according to the release.
“Together, these efforts ensure continuous 24-hour patrolling to provide constant and visible surveillance. law enforcement presence, particularly in neighborhoods still facing utility outages and increased safety risks,” officials said.
The curfew order issued by Los Angeles County remains in effect, but is limited to areas under active evacuation orders, according to the agency. Those under evacuation warnings are no longer subject to the restrictions.
Tim Murphy of the San Francisco Fire Department puts out hot spots on 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 difficult period,” officials said. “The department’s efforts aim to facilitate a smooth transition back to normal by ensuring safety, preventing criminal activity and reassuring the community.
“LASD extends 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 and well-being of all communities throughout Los Angeles County as Recovery efforts continue.”
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Staging for residents returning home will take place at the Malibu Pier, located at 23000 Pacific Coast Highway.
