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The Palisades Fire (2025) was a California wildfire in Los Angeles County, with 23,448 acres, 6,837 structures destroyed, 12 deaths on the public record. Its cause is recorded as under investigation. Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per LADWP. Robertson & Associates is representing people affected by this fire.
Fire facts
From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.
| Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Start date | 2025-01-07 |
| Containment date | 2025-01-31 |
| Region / counties | Los Angeles |
| Acreage | 23,448 |
| Structures destroyed | 6,837 |
| Structures damaged | 973 |
| Fatalities | 12 |
| Cause status | under investigation |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Cause
The Palisades Fire ignited on January 7, 2025 in the hills above Pacific Palisades during a severe wind event and spread into densely built coastal neighborhoods. The official cause remains under investigation as of the status date below; no agency has issued a final determination.
What happened
Wind-driven flames moved quickly through the Pacific Palisades area and adjacent communities, forcing widespread evacuations and destroying thousands of homes and businesses along the coast.
Litigation status
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per LADWP.
After the Palisades Fire, lawsuits were filed in the Los Angeles courts, including claims involving local water and utility infrastructure and the conditions that allowed the fire to spread through coastal neighborhoods. The cases are consolidated for pretrial purposes only before the Los Angeles Superior Court under lead case Grigsby v. City of Los Angeles, No. 25STCV00832, assigned to Hon. Samantha Jessner, Dept. 7; the action was filed January 13, 2025 and, per Case Management Order No. 3 dated March 26, 2026, no trial date is set. This entry confirms that litigation exists on the public record as of the status date and nothing more; it does not assess the claims or any individual’s situation. Robertson & Associates filed the first lawsuit over the Palisades Fire, against the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, on January 13, 2025, which the court designated the lead case. Alexander “Trey” Robertson IV is one of four Liaison Counsel for Individual Plaintiffs in the Palisades Fire Litigation, per the court’s appointments as published on the court-authorized case portal. The firm reports representing more than 3,300 clients in the matter (per Robertson & Associates).
Lawsuits have been filed in connection with the Palisades Fire, including claims involving local water and utility infrastructure. This entry reports only that litigation exists in the public record as of the status date.
Court & regulatory record
- Robertson & Associates, Palisades Fire case page , Robertson & Associates, LLP
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual’s legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
Key figures on the public record
Each figure below was published by the court, agency, or company named beside it, on the date shown. These describe the case and the disaster, not any individual’s situation.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance paid, residential | $14,581,625,392 | CA Dept of Insurance, March 3, 2026 |
| Trial date | Not set | LA Superior Court, CMO 3, March 26, 2026 |
| Lead case | Grigsby v. City of LA, No. 25STCV00832 (Judge Jessner, Dept. 7) | LA Superior Court, CMO 3, March 26, 2026 |
Full context, with every source and date: key dates and numbers and insured losses.
Video coverage
Broadcast coverage of this fire and its litigation, published by the newsroom named on each item.
LA could have done better to protect homes from Palisades Fire, lawsuit says
The amended complaint was filed on behalf of 3,300 fire victims. Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Videos are embedded from the publisher’s own channel and remain their work. A segment about this litigation is reporting, not legal advice, and does not describe any individual’s situation.
In the news
Independent news coverage related to the Palisades Fire. Each link opens the original public reporting.
- Jun 26, 2026Federal arson trial over Palisades wildfires ends in mistrialNBC Los Angeles
- Jun 26, 2026Palisades Fire Arson Trial Ends In Mistrial After Jury DeadlockLaw360
- Jun 26, 2026LA Palisades Fire Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Arson TrialBloomberg
- Jun 26, 2026Mistrial declared in case against Palisades Fire arson suspect, Justice Department saysCBS News
- Jun 25, 2026Jury remains deadlocked in trial of Palisades Fire arson suspectCBS Los Angeles
- Jun 24, 2026Jury hears final arguments in arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan RinderknechtABC7 Los Angeles
- Jun 24, 2026Jury deliberations underway in trial of Palisades Fire arson suspectCBS Los Angeles
- Jun 22, 2026Closing arguments expected in arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan RinderknechtABC7 Los Angeles
- Jun 19, 2026Palisades and Eaton Fire victims going after State Farm for how insurance company handled claimsABC7 Los Angeles
- Jun 11, 2026Mayor Karen Bass’ brother joins lawsuit over Palisades Fire lossesKTLA 5
- Jun 11, 2026Mayor Karen Bass' brother suing LA after his home burned in Palisades FireABC7 Los Angeles
- Jul 9, 2025Palisades Fire lawsuit expands, claiming city of LA could have been better preparedNBC4 Los Angeles
- Apr 23, 2025Retired federal judge joins lawsuit against LADWP over Palisades FireCBS News Los Angeles
- Mar 8, 2025Pacific Palisades residents join lawsuit against LADWP and city over water supply failureNBC4 Los Angeles
- Jan 15, 2025Victims of Palisades Fire sue LADWP over water supply issuesABC7 Los Angeles
Common questions about the Palisades Fire
What caused the Palisades Fire?
The Palisades Fire ignited on January 7, 2025 in the hills above Pacific Palisades during a severe wind event and spread into densely built coastal neighborhoods. The official cause remains under investigation as of the status date below; no agency has issued a final determination.
Is there litigation over the Palisades Fire?
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per LADWP. Robertson & Associates is representing people affected by this fire.
What areas did the Palisades Fire affect?
The Palisades Fire (Los Angeles County) affected communities including Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Topanga, Brentwood, Sunset Mesa.
How large was the Palisades Fire?
23,448 acres, 6,837 structures destroyed, 12 fatalities, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics, Top 20 Most Destructive California Wildfires, CAL FIRE
- CAL FIRE Incidents archive, CAL FIRE
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. See Sources & Methodology.