Person Falls 150 Feet Over Cliff Near Palisades Fire Burn Area

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA — A person fell about 150 feet over a cliff in the Palisades Fire burn area this week, prompting a response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The incident occurred around 1:05 p.m. Monday in Topanga State Park near the intersection of Callon Drive and Sylvania Lane, according to the Fire Department. Two helicopters responded to the scene, noting the presence of heavy ash and dust still lingering from the fire.

The person was hoisted out of the area onto a rescue helicopter, and taken to a nearby hospital according to the County Fire Department. A cause of the fall wasn't immediately known, but the person was said to be in critical condition.

Los Angeles Fire Department reported the Palisades Fire was fully contained on May 26.

"Fortunately, due to firefighter's relentless efforts, no homes were damaged or destroyed, no civilians were injured and we were able to detain the arsonist within just 36 hours from the fire's start," Margaret Stewart of the LAFD said at the time. "We would like to thank all of our partners and allied agencies who assisted in a successful conclusion of this incident."

LAFD urged community members to visit this website to be fully prepared for wildfires this year.

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