Incident Update Eaton Fire

Situation Summary

Air Operations continue to support firefighters by extinguishing hot spots in steep, inaccessible terrain near Winters Creek, Mt. Lowe, & Mt. Wilson. The repopulation of residents is ongoing, with zones being released in phases to ensure safety of public and utility agencies. The Infrastructure Group is being utilized to conduct assessments, identify needs, prepare for debris flows, flooding, and ensure safe ingress and egress for firefighters and utility companies in the fire area. Resources are strategically staged and ready to respond to any calls for service, both within the existing fire perimeter and for new fire starts, in anticipation of the wind event.

Very critical fire weather conditions are expected today. A Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning will go into effect at noon and last until 10 a.m. Tuesday. Rapidly drying conditions and strong Santa Ana winds will surface across the mountains and below the canyons this afternoon. 

Virtual Community Meeting Monday, January 20th, 4:00 p.m. Eaton Fire officials will host a virtual community meeting and provide an update on the current fire situation, address questions, and discuss recovery.

Please submit your questions in advance via email at: 2025.eaton@firenet.gov
The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LosAngelesCountyFD.

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*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 

• Governors News Room
• How to sign up for real time evacuation and repopulation notifications
• Repopulation Video
• Video De Repoblación
• Disaster Assistance

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

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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.

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

• Actualización de el Incendio Eaton 1/19
• Eaton Fire Operational Update 1/19
• Actualización de el Incendio Eaton 1/18
• Eaton Fire Operational Update 1/18
• Actualización de el Incendio Eaton 1/17
• Eaton Fire Operational Update 1/17
• Actualización de el Incendio Eaton 1/16
• Eaton Fire Operational Update 1/16
• Actualización de el Incendio Eaton 1/15
• Eaton Fire Operational Update 1/15
• Actualización de el Incendio Eaton 1/14
• Eaton Fire Operational Update 1/14
• Actualización de el Incendio Eaton 1/13
• Eaton Fire Operational Update 1/13
• Eaton Fire Operational Update 1/12
• Eaton Fire Operational Update 1/11
• Eaton Fire Press Conference 1/10
• Eaton Fire Press Conference 1/9
• Eaton Fire Press Conference 1/8

Incident Photos and Videos

Eaton Fire Flickr

Incident Demographics

Eaton Fire Demographics

Evacuation Information:

Disaster Assessment

Eaton Fire Disaster Assessment Map

Damage inspection teams have completed inspections for 98% of all structures within the fire footprint. Damage inspections are ongoing. 

Evacuation Orders

• ALD-FARNSWORTH, ALD-LAUREL, ALD-CHANEY, ALD-RUBIO, ALD-CANON, ALD-GARDEN, ALD-WAPELLO, ALD-MOUNTLOWE, ALD-PALM
  
  
• For the zones below an EVACUATION ORDER remains in place, and is closed to the general public. It is only open to individuals with valid proof of residence (driver’s license, registration, utility bills, etc.). Peace officers and National Guard will still be at check points and will ask for identification. Please have it ready to expedite the process.
  • The zones listed below are only open to residence with valid ID:
  • ALD-CALAVERAS-A, ALD-MENDOCINO-A, ALD-WHITEPARK-A, ALD-EASTLOMA
• Entry and Exit Points are located at the following intersections:
  • North Fair Oaks Avenue and Harriet Street
  • North Lake Avenue and East Mendocino Street
  • North Allen Avenue and Mendocino Street
  • East Altadena Drive and Mendocino Lane (EXPECT DELAYS)
  • Lincoln Avenue and West Mariposa Street (EXPECT DELAYS)
• EXIT ONLY POINTS are located at the following intersections: 
  • North Santa Anita Avenue and East Mendocino Street
  • North Holliston Avenue and East Mendocino Street

Per the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: ALL EVACUATION ORDER and WARNING AREAS for the Eaton Fire are under CURFEW ORDER from 6PM till 6AM.

• To identify your evacuation zone please visit CAL FIRE's 3D map and search for your address.
• To receive updates for your evacuation zones, please visit Genasys Project.
  
  Before law enforcement officials can re-open evacuation zones, it’s crucial to ensure that hazards are mitigated in the fire area.  Even in evacuation zones where homes may not have been damaged, many cooperators are working to mitigate hazards like fallen power lines, burned out guard rails, and clearing significant wind damaged trees and other debris. Wait for official clearance before heading back and follow officials’ safety precautions once allowed in.

  Residents seeking re-entry will be required to provide proof of residency when approaching roadblocks. Acceptable forms of identification include a government-issued photo ID that clearly displays the resident's name, photo, and physical address. These measures are in place to facilitate a safe and organized re-entry process. 

Evacuation Warnings

• ALD-CALAVERAS-B, ALD-WHITEPARK-B

Per the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: ALL EVACUATION ORDER and WARNING AREAS for the Palisades Fire are under CURFEW ORDER from 6PM till 6AM.

• To identify your evacuation zone please visit CAL FIRE's 3D map and search for your address.
• To receive updates for your evacuation zones, please visit Genasys Project. 
  

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

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines

186

Water Tenders

23

Helicopters

11

Dozers

8

Hand Crews

33

Total Personnel

2475

Cooperating Agencies