Palisades Fire Destroys Community Library, Over 1,000 Structures Lost

A woman cries as the Palisades Fire advances in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

More than 1,000 structures have been destroyed by the Palisades Fire, including the community's public library. The Palisades Branch Library, which first opened its doors to the public in 1963, has been reported as a total loss by the Los Angeles Public Library spokesperson, Lauren Skinner.

Palisades Branch Library, opened in 1963, reported as total loss.

Palisades Fire has destroyed 1,000+ structures.

Community's public library, Palisades Branch Library, destroyed.