How the Palisades Fire became the most destructive fire in LA history | Los Angeles Fires

KTLA news reports show a comprehensive timeline of the Palisades Fire raging in Southern California in early 2025.

0:00 – Intro
00:16 - All of Pacific Palisades placed under mandatory evacuation orders due to fast-moving Palisades Fire
01:31 - Palisades Fire causing gridlock along Pacific Coast Highway as residents flee
07:04 - Pacific Palisades Fire burning out of control, destroying homes, and forcing evacuations
14:19 - View of the Palisades Fire from above
15:30 - Palisades Fire: Bulldozer moves cars blocking road
16:55 - Multiple explosions caught on live TV as the Palisades Fire rages on
18:21 - Daylight shows extent of devastation from the Palisades Fire
20:00 - Palisades Fire: Utility pole, debris and flames seen from the Pacific Coast Highway
25:01 - Firefighting aircraft scoop up ocean water to battle Palisades Fire
26:50 - Before and after aerial views show devastation caused by Palisades Fire
32:33 - Exploring the devastation of the Palisades Fire
35:42 - Civilian drone hits, damages L.A. firefighting aircraft over Palisades Fire
36:36 - Palisades Fire threatens San Fernando Valley - Friday 6PM Update
39:44 - Thousands of homes, structures leveled as Palisades Fire continues burning
42:54 - New evacuation orders, warnings as Palisades Fire threatens San Fernando Valley
44:17 - Palisades Fire approaches San Fernando Valley
46:36 - New evacuation orders in place as Palisades Fire shifts to San Fernando Valley
49:05 - Firefighters making progress on containing Palisades Fire
51:10 - Palisades Fire pushes toward Brentwood, aerial crews work to save homes
55:03 - House goes up in flames after Palisades Fire reaches neighborhood near Brentwood
57:39 - Palisades firefighters bracing for more high winds
01:02:40 - Former child star killed amid Palisades Fire
01:05:53 - Palisades Fire threatens new communities: 10 a.m. Sunday update
01:09:45 - Palisades Fire 54% contained as high winds set to return