Santa Monica issued an emergency order late Wednesday that includes a curfew from sunset to sunrise in areas where evacuation orders are in effect. The Palisades Fire has been impacting neighborhoods in the northern part of Santa Monica, leading to approximately 2,472 households being under a mandatory evacuation order within the city and 8,338 under a voluntary evacuation warning.
Mayor Lana Negrete emphasized the importance of the emergency order in a release posted on the city's website. The order aims to assist first responders and protect residents during this regional crisis. The curfew is a measure to ensure the safety of those affected by the fire and to support recovery efforts.
