On Monday, March 24, 2025, construction crews worked urgently along Castellammare Drive in Pacific Palisades, digging out tons of mud and debris after a hillside home collapsed during a post-fire mudslide. Using heavy equipment, including an excavator, crews focused on clearing the roadway, which remained blocked by the wreckage of the collapsed home and the surrounding hillside.
The incident occurred last week on Posetano Road, where a home that had survived the Palisades Fire slid down the slope onto Stretto Way, damaging another residence and cutting off access to the narrow street. The collapse followed a series of rainstorms that saturated the hillside and may have been worsened by a ruptured water main linked to the damaged property.
Neighbors report that the second home, already structurally compromised, was split in half by the impact. Cleanup and recovery efforts have since intensified, with crews working to restore access and assess further risks in the area.
On the same day, Santa Monica Closeup toured the Castellammare neighborhood, documenting the visible toll of the fire and subsequent mudslide. Charred foundations, collapsed rooftops, and scorched terrain tell a sobering story of destruction, as residents face the slow and complicated process of recovery.
The Palisades Fire, which ignited on January 7, 2025, burned 23,448 acres, destroyed 6,837 structures, and led to mass evacuations across Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and surrounding communities. Propelled by extreme drought and Santa Ana winds reaching up to 100 mph, the fire claimed 12 lives and caused widespread devastation before it was fully contained on January 31.
This latest mudslide highlights the persistent vulnerability of hillside neighborhoods like Castellammare, where weakened terrain and aging infrastructure continue to pose serious challenges months after the flames were extinguished.
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