Santa Monica has declared a sunset to sunrise curfew in mandatory evacuation areas as the Palisades Fire continues to rage.

The Palisades Fire and other blazes are expected to worsen throughout Los Angeles as the Santa Ana winds strengthen overnight

Evacuation orders are in place in the Pacific Palisades after a brush fire broke out in the area this morning.

Santa Monica leaders announce potential sunset to sunrise curfew in mandatory evacuation areas for Palisades Fire.

Santa Monica Wednesday instituted a curfew in the wake of the Palisades Fire. City Manager David White signed the order late Wednesday and the Santa Monica City Council will be required to call a special meeting to officially certify the order within seven days,

Santa Monica city leaders introduced a possible curfew for its residents in the wake of the 17,000-acre Palisades Fire.