Southern California businesses offering to help fire victims
Businesses in Los Angeles and the surrounding counties have offered help to people affected by the fires raging in the Pacific Palisades as well as the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys.
Here is a list of some of the businesses offering support.
The Abbey
The Abbey, a West Hollywood bar, is offering free meals to anyone displaced by the fires and to first responders.
Calico Fish House
Chef Andrew Gruel from the Calico Fish House in Huntington Beach has offered his parking lot to any evacuees.
"We have a large parking lot, you can stay as long as you need and camp out. We will provide free meals for all of those affected," he posted on X.
Calico Fish House is located at 16600 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649.
Big Bear Mountain Resort
In addition to Airbnb lodging for free, Big Bear Mountain Mountain Resort is offering four $25 vouchers to evacuees.
These vouchers can be used at any of Snow Summit or Bear Mountain's on-site eateries. Evacuees can pick up the vouchers at Big Bear Visitor Center at 40824 Big Bear Blvd. in Big Bear Lake. Evacuees or displaced individuals must show proof of the lodging assistance reservation to pick up the dining vouchers.
"In the past, during incidents like the Line Fire, these communities extended their support to us by offering discounted lodging for evacuees," said Visit Big Bear CEO Travis Scott. "Now, it's our chance to reciprocate that generosity and demonstrate our solidarity as a community."
People who have been impacted by the recent LA County wildfires are encouraged to visit BigBear.com to learn more about Big Bear's evacuee lodging assistance program.
Blaze Pizza
Blaze Pizza at the Glendale Galleria will be giving away free 11-inch pizzas. They will have four options:
- Four Cheese – made with Blaze's house-made red sauce with shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, creamy dollops of ricotta, parmesan sprinkles, and finished with a swirl of olive oil
- Pepperoni – a Blaze signature, with red sauce, cheese and spicy pepperoni
- Red Vine – featuring Blaze's classic red sauce, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil
- Herbivore – Blaze's garden-inspired creation starts off with our spicy red sauce topped with generous portions of shredded mozzarella, mushrooms, roasted garlic, tomatoes, banana peppers plus a finish of fresh arugula and a swirl of olive oil
The location will be open on Thursday between 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. and is located at Glendale Galleria.
Anaheim hotels
Anaheim hotels are offering discounts to anyone evacuated from the fires. The offers are valid for any Southern California resident affected by the fires.
Offers can be found at this link: visitanaheim.org/fire-relief.
Los Angeles hotels
The Hotels Association of Los Angeles has compiled a list of hotels that have availability and discounts for anyone evacuated during the fires. The list may change.
"We are devastated by the destruction of the fires raging across the Los Angeles region," the board wrote in a statement. "Our hotels are also donating bedding and personal care items to temporary shelters. We stand ready to continue assisting Angelenos and first responders during this crisis."
SHOR Bazaar
SHOR Bazaar in Hawaiian Gardens is offering free food to people with valid Los Angeles IDs or local responder credentials.
It is open Monday-Thursday from 4-10 PM, Friday-Saturday from 2-11 PM, and Sunday from 2-10 PM. It is located at 12155 Carson St, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716. More details have been posted on their social media.
Laguna Beach hotels
The following hotels in Laguna Beach are offering discounts.
"We are heartbroken to see the damage from the Los Angeles wildfires. Residents and visitors impacted directly by these fires are first and foremost in our hearts," said Visit Laguna Beach Founding Member Karyn Philippsen. "We are also incredibly grateful for the ongoing efforts of the first responders working tirelessly to protect lives and property. "
Fire relief accommodations include:
- The Ranch at Laguna Beach: 50% discount and waiving parking/resort fees for anyone with a Driver's License showing an address in a current Cal Fire official Evacuation Zone. Rates will be available for the next 10 days (January 8-15, 2025).
- Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach: Special rate of $699 for fire evacuees. The discounted rate includes waived resort and parking fees. Rates are available until January 19, 2025.
- Seven4One and Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP: 30% off rate for fire evacuees, available until January 15, 2025.
- Hotel Joaquin: Hotel Joaquin is offering a preferred rate to inquiring fire evacuees and waiving their 18+ and dog rules.
- Capri Laguna: 50% off rates to those affected by the fires, please call directly for details and booking, (949) 494-6533.
- Casa Loma Beach Hotel: 30% discount with waived amenities and parking fees. Access Code: EVAC25. Valid January 8-21, 2025. Cancel Policy: 24 hours prior to arrival.
- Pacific Edge Hotel: 25% off available rates, waived resort fees, and 50% off overnight valet for any guests who are booking due to being evacuated. For those bringing in dogs, they are waiving the pet fee. Offer is available for those arriving through Friday, January 10, 2025. Please call 949-494-8566 to book.
World Kitchen
The World Kitchen has set up several locations where first responders and residents can receive free hot meals. While the organization is updating the list, below are the locations as of Jan. 9.
- Palisades Chevron gas station
Meals For: First Responders
14791 CA-1
Santa Monica, CA 90402
- Palisades Firetruck staging area 2
Meals For: First Responders
15100 Ocean Front Walk
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(southern end of parking lot)
- Pasadena Convention Center
Meals For: Shelter
300 E Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
- Rose Bowl Stadium
Meals For: Shelter
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
- St Francis High School La Cañada Flintrige
Meals For: Shelter
200 Foothill Blvd.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Masks
With the air quality
degrading across Southern California, some organizations have announced efforts to provide masks to residents.
- Los Angeles Section of the National Council of Jewish Women is offering $100 vouchers to displaced people and families to use at their Council Shop stores. Additionally, they will provide N95 masks to help children and parents. Click here for a list of locations and hours.
- Rosemead Public Safety Department is providing free N95 and KN95 masks. You can pick them up at the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce at 3953 Muscatel Ave., Rosemead, CA. They are available for pickup on Thursday between 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
