The Palisades fire, which erupted on January 7th, has scorched close to 24,000 acres, predominantly affecting the Pacific Palisades and its surrounding areas. Significant portions of popular hiking trails, including Temescal Canyon and Los Leones, have been impacted, although parts of the Backbone Trail remained untouched. Firefighters report the fire is 63% contained, but determining the full extent of the damage will require months of evaluation. Several parks, including Topanga State Park and Will Rogers State Historic Park, remain closed due to fire damage and safety concerns.
The Palisades fire has burned almost 24,000 acres through Pacific Palisades and into the Santa Monica Mountains, causing significant damage to popular hiking areas.
Firefighters are making progress on extinguishing the Palisades fire, which reached 63% containment as of Tuesday, but extensive damage assessment will take months.
While parts of the Backbone Trail remained untouched, the fire affected many hiking routes, and they may take months to reopen depending on the extent of the damage.
Topanga State Park and Will Rogers State Historic Park sustained damage and remain closed to the public following the fire, alongside several other parks in the area.
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