Incident Update Eaton Fire

Date:
01/27/2025
Time:
10:04 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

CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 3 has transitioned command of the incident back to Los Angeles County Fire. Cal OES will be overseeing the recovery effort of affected communities and restoration of services. For up-to-date Public Health Information and restoration of public utilities, please utilize the links and contacts below.

*Fatalities and Damage inspection numbers may change.

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

Forest Closures

The entire Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed for public safety and the protection of natural resources.

For more information please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/angeles

Pasadena Unified School District

  • Please check Pasadena Unified School District website for the most recent information regarding schoool closures: https://www.pusd.us/

Incident Photos and Videos

Eaton Fire Flickr

Incident Demographics

Eaton Fire Demographics

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. The recovery effort is being led by Cal OES. Inquiries relating to the watershed taskforce can be directected to media@caloes.ca.gov.

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