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, Pasadena Fire, and the United States Forest Services are in unified command
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 10,600
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Firefighters are working aggressively to slow the spread and protect critical infrastructure under extreme conditions. Multiple structures have been damaged or destroyed as the wind-driven brush fire continues. Red Flag high wind conditions are expected to continue until Thursday evening. The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion. Residents are urged to remain alert and follow instructions from local authorities as the situation evolves.
School Closures
All schools within Pasadena Unified School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Federal Assistance
California has secured federal assistance to support the response to the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
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The area north of Orange Grove/Rosemead Blvd., east of Lake Ave., and west of Michillinda Ave
Evacuation Warnings
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 79
- Water Tenders
- 2
- Dozers
- 8
- Hand Crews
- 9
- Total Personnel
- 702