The Pacific Coast Highway is back open in Malibu, California, nearly a month after the deadly Palisades Fire ripped through hillside Los Angeles neighborhoods, destroying properties all the way down t

The Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, partially reopened on Monday, for the first time since fires tore through neighborhoods, destroying homes and businesses.

PCH's closure has severely disrupted local transportation networks and emergency response capabilities across Los Angeles County.

The stretch of the highway along the Pacific Ocean between Santa Monica and Malibu reopened to regular traffic. Some local officials believe it is too soon.