EMERGENCY STATUS

February 28 8:53 AM -

Knolls Update: 98% containment, crews are completing the mop up.  

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February 28 7:44 AM -

Repopulation has begun in Malibu. Residents wishing to return home are advised to go to Malibu Canyon Rd and PCH to be escorted.

Malibu Canyon Road remains closed at this time in both directions between PCH and Piuma.
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February 28 7:02 AM -

PCH is reopening soon in both directions. Malibu Canyon will remain closed between PCH and Piuma.

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February 28 6:34 AM -

Residents who evacuated are not yet allowed to repopulate the area.

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February 28 5:54 AM -

Forward progress stopped at 4 acres. Crews will remain on scene to continue mop up.

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February 28 5:08 AM -

This incident is not currently a threat to Topanga.

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February 28 4:58 AM -

The Knolls Incident is currently 2 acres with structures threatened.  

The second incident, in the area of Serra Retreat, has "knockdown"; crews will continue to monitor as necessary.

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February 28 4:49 AM -

A second alarm brush fire has been reported in the area of Malibu Knolls.

Report of second brush fire near Serra Retreat.

We will update this as more information becomes available.

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February 27 8:48 AM -

A WIND ADVISORY will be in effect for the Santa Monica Mountains, including Topanga, from 4pm to 10pm Saturday, 2/27.  This will be followed by a euHIGH WIND WARNING from 10pm Saturday, 2/27, until noon on Sunday, 2/28.

For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.  

Impacts:
Damaging winds will blow down large objects such as trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.  

Precautionary Actions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

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IN AN EMERGENCY: DIAL 911 FIRST!

See below for Helpful Maps and Emergency Numbers.

Please note T-CEP does not post daily traffic information or accidents.
See below for helpful traffic links.

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PSPS INFORMATION:

Current weather conditions do not warrant an SCE PSPS and the information provided below is simply for your reference.

There are seven circuits that impact the Topanga area:  Bonnell, Cheney, Horntoad, Nicholas, Paradise, Sylvia, and Vicasa.

When weather conditions prompt SCE to consider implementing a PSPS, this link will help you determine whether you will be impacted by a power shutoff:  

https://www.sce.com/wildfire/psps


Link to view the Topanga circuit maps:  

http://t-cep.org/fbdocs/TopangaCircuits.pdf


Link to view *all* SCE circuit maps:

http://www.sce.com/maps

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