There are no words to describe the devastation we are experiencing in Los Angeles. During this truly historic disaster, our hearts go out to the many Angelenos whose lives have been upended by the raging wildfires across the county. The loss of their homes, schools, cultural anchors, legacy businesses, and other places important to their communities is overwhelming.

And, still, the windstorms, wildfires, and threats to lives and structures continue.

The Los Angeles Conservancy has received many inquiries about the historic places the fires impacted. Unfortunately, we don’t have a lot of details yet, as the winds and fires remain highly unpredictable. Please see our list of confirmed losses below.

We are mobilizing to provide resources and support to those impacted by the wildfires, including coordinating efforts with local agencies and historic preservation professionals ready to survey the conditions and damage to historic places and assembling a network of professionals, businesses, and others prepared to support the preservation and rehabilitation of historic resources in impacted communities.

While the full extent of the destruction to historic places caused by these fires is yet to be seen, we are reminded of how important it is to be there for one another as a community. It reminds us all what places and spaces mean to us, especially once they are gone. Significantly, we recognize that the focus should remain on immediate wildfire relief and then long-term recovery.

We hope you remain safe and look forward to keeping you updated.

With more than 12,000+ structures damaged or destroyed to date, the Los Angeles Conservancy is working to identify historic places impacted by the Los Angeles County fires. Below is a partial list of confirmed losses with links to sources confirming the impact. Listed places without a link have been confirmed from direct sources.

LA County has started building condition assessments with helpful mapping that you can search by address for the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire.

Please fill out our Fire Impact Form if you know of a historic place affected by the wildfire or if you need assistance with your historic property or legacy business.

This list was updated on 01/21/2025 at 6:00 p.m. PST and will continue to be updated.

The L.A. Conservancy is forming a network of professionals and service providers interested in helping rebuild Los Angeles. We are calling on professionals, businesses, service providers, and others with expertise working with older and historic places interested in helping people impacted by the fires pro bono or at discounted rates to join our network.

At this time, we’re especially looking for people who are preservation architects and structural engineers experienced with historic buildings.

Services or trades in need will include but are not limited to: architectural documentation or conservation, architectural salvage, cabinetry, carpentry, environmental compliance, resource management, planning, general contracting, masonry, metalwork, preservation consulting, historic research, roofing, retrofitting, wood refinishing, window fabrication, insurance guidance, claims assistance, relocation and rebuilding, financial planning, legal support, and more.

This is a profoundly difficult time for so many Angelenos, especially those who have experienced significant losses or displacement. We want to be ready to connect people with the resources they need when they need them.

Submit this form and let us know you’re ready to help with wildfire recovery efforts!

The Conservancy is actively gathering resources to share with property owners. Check back often, as this page will be updated continuously.

The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office is committed to supporting property owners during this difficult time. While they await a comprehensive assessment of the damage, they are preparing to activate resources to assist affected residents, including:

• On-the-Ground Support: Assessor staff will be present at Local Assistance Centers established by the County, offering guidance and resources to property owners.
• Expedited Property Tax Relief: The County will process “Misfortune and Calamity” claims for property tax relief for properties damaged or destroyed by the wildfires.

“Misfortune and Calamity” Property Tax Relief

Property damaged or destroyed by the windstorms or wildfires may qualify for temporary property tax relief through the Misfortune and Calamity program. Key details include:

• Eligibility: The damage must exceed $10,000 in the current market value of the property.
• Filing Deadline: Claims must be filed within 12 months of the date of the damage.
• Benefits: Approved claims may result in temporary property tax relief, with adjustments made to reflect the reduced value of your property until repairs or rebuilding are completed.

For more information and to download the claim form (ADS-820) go to assessor.lacounty.gov/tax-relief/disaster-relief or call (213) 974-8658.

Local, state, and federal agencies are preparing business assistance resources for those affected by the wildfires. Below are a few helpful resources currently available.

• The City of Los Angeles’s Economic Workforce & Development Department has gathered local, state, and federal resources available for businesses and workers impacted by the Los Angeles City Wildfires.
• Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity’s Emergency Resources for Workers and Businesses
• Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s Guide to Planning for Business Operations After Natural Disasters
• Together for L.A.’s Small Business Support and Recovery Resources
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans may be available to homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes in areas covered by a disaster declaration. Applicants may talk with an SBA representative at a Local Assistance Center from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily (Pasadena City College Community Education Center, 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 or UCLA Research Park West, 10850 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064). You may also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is March 10, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Oct. 8, 2025.
• Los Angeles Regional SBDC Network’s Disaster Response Guide for Small Businesses – a guide for small business owners responding to major disasters, such as fires and earthquakes.

*GRANTS*

Restaurants Care has opened a temporary fund to provide emergency relief grans to food and beverage workers impacted by the L.A. area wildfires. For more info: https://restaurantscare.org/help/

Inclusive Action has launched Open Air Worker Emergency Fund to help outdoor workers – street vendors, landscapers, and recyclers – impacted by the fires. For more info: https://www.inclusiveaction.org/workeraid

For real-time updates on the Palisades, Eaton, Sunset, and Hurst Fires, evacuation orders, safety tips, and other critical information, please monitor updates from:

• Los Angeles County Fire Department: fire.lacounty.gov
• City of Los Angeles Fire Department: lafd.org
• Ready LA County (Emergency Preparedness): ready.lacounty.gov