MALIBU—On Wednesday, January 7, the city of Malibu will host the “Palisades Fire Remembrance: Finding Strength in Community,” as we mark one year since the devastating Palisades Fire. The city will honor the lives lost, the families uprooted, the neighborhoods destroyed, and the resilience that emerged in the face of Malibu’s greatest disaster.
“The one-year mark reminds us of both the pain we experienced and the strength we discovered in one another,” said Mayor Marianne Riggins. “Through loss, uncertainty, and recovery, our community has shown extraordinary resilience. As we look ahead, we remain focused on supporting every resident, honoring what we’ve overcome, and building a future rooted in hope and long-term restoration.”
The fire destroyed more than 700 structures, took the lives of three people in Malibu, displaced families, and left entire neighborhoods in ruins. The historic regional disaster took many more lives and thousands of homes, and the city of Malibu stands in solidarity with fellow communities that experienced this tragedy.
The remembrance will include space for neighbors, friends, and strangers to come together, share memories, and support one another, reflect, connect, and heal.
The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Malibu City Hall located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road. Individuals can live stream on YouTube. No RSVPs needed. The program includes a moment of silence, a native Chumash blessing, a special poem recited by Malibu’s Poet Laureate, soothing music, food, and a memorial space and an art tribute.
For more details, visit www.MalibuCity.org/Palisades1YrRemembrance.
By Danny Jones