Overview

• Approximately 500 firearms were recovered from debris left by the January Palisades fire, which destroyed over 6,800 structures and killed 12 people.
• Severe heat damage to the recovered shotguns, rifles, and handguns has complicated efforts to identify serial numbers and match weapons to owners.
• The LAPD has entered identifiable firearms into the state’s Automated Firearms System to ensure proper record-keeping and accountability.
• Gun owners are encouraged to file lost-property reports through LAPD stations, an online portal, or a dedicated email address to begin the recovery process.
• The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has not provided updates on firearms recovered from the nearby Eaton fire zone.