As of 6:00 AM on November 7, 2026, the Los Angeles Fire Department has implemented Red Flag Parking Restrictions due to forecasted fire weather conditions. Vehicles parked illegally in posted locations within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones may be towed during this period, which is expected to last at least 24 hours.
The restrictions are in effect to ensure fire apparatus can respond quickly to potential brush fires and allow for resident evacuations if necessary. For ongoing updates, visit LAFD.org/redflag.
Press Release: Los Angeles Fire Department
Reproduced in full from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Red Flag Parking Restrictions
Red Flag Parking Restrictions
Sunday, November 8, 2026
LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
Los Angeles City Fire Department Red Flag Alert official public notice.
UPDATE AT 06:00 AM on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026 ***RED FLAG PARKING RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED***
Stay informed at LAFD.org/redflag or on the AwareCA app!
As of 6:00 AM this morning November 7, 2026, Red Flag Parking Restrictions are IN EFFECT until further notice. It is important that fire apparatus have room to respond quickly to a fast-moving brush fire while simultaneously allowing residents to evacuate, if necessary. During a Red Flag Parking Restrictions period, vehicles illegally parked in posted locations within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) will be towed. For areas in the VHFHSZ, please look for the "Red Flag Days" no parking signs and ensure you do not violate the restriction. Visit www.LAFD.org/redflag for up-to-date information on Red Flag Parking Restrictions status.
Due to forecasted fire weather conditions, the City of Los Angeles has declared a Red Flag Alert with special Red Flag Parking Restrictions beginning at 6:00AM on Saturday, November 7, 2026 and lasting for at least 24 hours until 6:00 AM on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Please check the top of the article for ongoing updates.
To determine the real-time status of Red Flag Parking Restrictions in the City of Los Angeles, and register for free notifications, please visit: LAFD.org/redflag
LAFD uses the specific term "Red Flag Alert" to indicate forecasted or existing "Red Flag" fire weather conditions inside the City of Los Angeles. A "Red Flag Alert" is called when the wind speed is 25 miles per hour or more and the relative humidity is 15% or less. History has proven that a combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures will create explosive fire growth potential.
It is important that fire apparatus have room to respond quickly to a fast-moving brush fire while simultaneously allowing residents to evacuate, if necessary. For this reason, special parking restrictions may exist on certain narrow streets in brush areas only during “Red Flag Alert” conditions. During Red Flag Parking Restriction periods, vehicles illegally parked in posted locations within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) will be towed. The parking restrictions are planned for at least 24 hours and will be reevaluated based on weather conditions. For areas in the VHFHSZ, please look for "Red Flag Days" no parking signs and ensure you are not violating the strictly enforced restriction.
Your Los Angeles Fire Department is pre-deploying additional resources across the San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica Mountains, Hollywood Hills, and West LA. This augmentation includes Cal OES Type III Wildland Fire Engines, additional Air Operations personnel, Brush Patrols, Dozer Strike Teams, Water Tenders, Metro Fire Communications personnel, and Wildfire Camera Monitoring.
Not all forecasts become reality, so LAFD Valley Bureau staff conduct real-time weather surveys, monitor Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) in and near the City of Los Angeles and consult the National Weather Service (NWS) to stay abreast of fire weather conditions and forecasts.
STAY INFORMED:
For real-time status of Red Flag Parking Restrictions and to register for free notifications, visit
LAFD.org/redflag
Signup for LAFD Alerts at LAFD.org/alerts
Sign up for NotifyLA, the City of LA's Emergency Alert System, at emergency.lacity.gov/notifyla
⇒ Please remember that radio and television weather reports are broadcast to a wider community than the City of Los Angeles, and the information they share on "Red Flag Warnings" may *not* apply to the areas served by your LAFD.
⇒ To find a car that was towed for being in violation of special Red Flag Parking Restrictions in the City of Los Angeles, please click here.
