Fires Will Be Lit In Pacific Palisades As Part Of Federal Investigation This Week

While officials are using dramatic controlled burns near Pacific Palisades to investigate last year’s deadly Palisades Fire, residents are urged to stay off the Temescal Ridge Trail this week as authorities conduct a safety test. The testing area spans from Skull Rock to Green Peak, with public access restricted due to terrain and logistics, though media can cover via helicopters at 30,000 feet. Despite potential smoke in nearby towns like Azusa and Glendora, officials assure residents it will remain manageable. Investigators are also conducting other prescribed fires, but the focus remains on pinpointing the fire’s origins through this process.