Incident Update Eaton Fire
- Date:
- 01/25/2025
- Time:
- 9:47 AM
Public Information Line: 626-662-0120
Media Line: 626-629-8266
Online incident information : https://www.fire.ca.gov/
Incident Facts
- Name
- Eaton Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-01-07
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive, Altadena/Pasadena
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Los Angeles
- Administration Unit
- Los Angeles County Fire Department
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 14,021
- Containment
- 95%
- Structures Threatened
- 55
- Structures Destroyed
- 9,418
- Structures Damaged
- 1,073
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- 9
- Civilian Fatalities
- 17
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Mop up operations continued throughout the perimeter of the fire. Repopulation efforts have been completed. There are a total of 571 evacuees in six (6) shelters. Southern California Gas reported that service has been restored to 5,126 structures. Southern California Edison reported that service has been restored to 12,422 structures, with 6,961 remaining. The Foothill Municipal Water District reported that they will be able to fully pressurize the water system by this weekend. Following the pressurization, testing will take up to 2 weeks before the 'Do Not Drink' order can be lifted. Fire Suppression Repair is nearing completion. The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a 'Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory' and continues to advise individuals to wear a N95 mask in the fire area due to inhalation hazards.
*Fatalities and Damage inspection numbers may change.
Initial Protective Actions
Visit the CAL FIRE IMT3: Eaton Fire Information Linktree for Initial Proctective Actions.
Aditional Resources
Federal Assistance
- California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County - FMAG Press Release
- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves California Major Disaster Declaration - Major Disaster Declaration
A new Disaster Recovery Center will be opening in Altadena on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, from 9 AM to 8 PM and will be available to residents seven days a week. The new center will be located at 540 West Woodbury Road, Altadena, CA 91001.
Both the Pasadena and Altadena locations will be open through the end of January. However, beginning Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, the Pasadena location will be closed, and all services will be shifted to Altadena.
Disaster Resource Center
The Disaster Resource Center is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily. Residents affected by the wildfires can apply to receive assistance by submitting applications for disaster relief.
Westside Location
UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Eastside Location
Pasadena City College
Community Education Center
3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
Family Assistance Center
If you are looking for someone impacted by the January 2025 fires in Los Angeles County, or you want to inform your family of your safety wellness. Please, contact the Red Cross at (800) 675-5799 or visit American Red Cross.
Donations ARE NOT being accepted at Family Assistance Centers.
Public Health Information
- Unsafe Drinking Water Notice Pasadena: Unsafe Drinking Water in Evacuation Zones
- Unsafe Drinking Water Notice Foothill: Unsafe Drinking Water in Evacuation Zones
- LA County Public Health: Fire Safety and Health
- Protecting yourself from Wildfire Smoke: Air Resources Board Information
- Wildfire Recovery and Resiliancy - Ways to Stay Safe/Ways to Help
Forest Closures
The entire Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed for public safety and the protection of natural resources from January 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. through Wednesday, January 24, 2025, at 12:00 midnight. During this time, the following acts are prohibited within the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument:
1. Going into or being upon the Angeles National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).
2. Being on any National Forest System Road within the Angeles National Forest. 36 C.F.R. §261.54(e).
3. Being on any National Forest System Trail within the Angeles National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a)
Pasadena Unified School District
- Please check Pasadena Unified School District website for the most recent information regarding schoool closures: https://www.pusd.us/
Press Conferences and Operational Briefings
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Disaster Assessment
Eaton Fire Disaster Assessment Map
Damage inspection teams have completed inspections for 100% of all structures within the fire footprint. Damage inspections are ongoing.
Evacuation Shelters
Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green St
Pasadena, CA 91101
Parking is available at the parking structure across the street from the Convention Center, located at 155 E. Green St. Please enter from Marengo Ave. The Humane Society is on-site to accept small pets for boarding. Service animals will be allowed inside the Convention Center.
Road Closures
Local Road Closures: https://pw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/External Link
State Road Closures: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
Animal Evacuation Shelters
Small Animals:
- Pasadena Humane : 361 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Large Animals:
- Industry Hills Expo Center : 16200 Temple, City of Industry, CA 91744