Incident Update Eaton Fire

Date:
01/10/2025
Time:
1:25 PM

Public Information Line: 626-662-0120

Media Line: 626-629-8266

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
13,690
Containment
3%
Structures Threatened
39,428
Structures Destroyed
5,000
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
2
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Last night, firefighters responded to multiple service calls and worked to extinguish hotspots around structures. Aircraft were deployed for water-dropping missions along the northeast perimeter near Chantry Flats, where fire growth has been observed. Today the priority continues to be structure protection and fire line construction to increase containment on the East, North, and West flanks.

Eaton Fire Demographics

Virtual Community Meeting
Friday, January 10th, 4:00 PM

Fire and law enforcement officials will host a virtual community meeting to provide the current fire situation, address questions, and discuss recovery related to the Eaton Fire. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube. Following the presentation, a live Q&A session will allow community members to submit their questions in the chat and engage directly with officials. Questions can also be submitted in advance via email at: 2025.eaton@firenet.gov

The meeting will cover the following:

  • Overview of the fire's status and impacts to local communities

The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube

School Closures

The following LA County school districts and schools are reporting closures for Thursday, January 9, 2025 due to the fires and weather conditions in the area. Some schools are also closed through Friday, January 10, as noted below.

  • Alhambra Unified School District
  • Arcadia Unified School District
  • Duarte Unified School District
  • Garvey School District
  • Glendale Unified School District (closed through Jan. 10)
  • La Canada Unified (closed through Jan. 10)
  • Monrovia Unified School District
  • Pasadena Unified School District (closed through Jan. 10)
  • San Gabriel Unified School District
  • Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District
  • South Pasadena Unified School District

Press Conferences and Operational Briefings

Damage Assessment

Areial imagery overlays show approximately 7,081 structures may have been damaged or destroyed. The number of structures damaged and destroyed listed at the top of the page are verified by damage assessment teams and will be updated with validated information as it becomes available. 

Federal Assistance

California has secured federal assistance to support the response to the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County.

Unsafe Drinking Water Notice

Drinking water in evacuation zones is not safe to drink. Please read more below.

California Wildfires Reunifications

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 click here.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

  • ALD-ARROYOSECO, ALD-CALAVERAS, ALD-CANON, ALD-CASITAS, ALD-CHANEY, ALD-EASTLOMA, ALD-EATONCANYON, ALD-FARNSWORTH, ALD-GARDEN, ALD-GARFIAS, ALD-LAUREL, ALD-MEADOWS, ALD-MENDOCINO, ALD-MIDLOTHIAN, ALD-MILLARD, ALD-MOUNTLOWE, ALD-PALM, ALD-RUBIO, ALD-WAPELLO, ALD-WHITEPARK, ARC-001, KIN-KINNELOA, LAC-E165-B, LAC-E167, LAC-E168-A, LAC-E183, LCF-ALTACANYADA, LCF-BERKSHIRE, LCF-CASTLE, LCF-CIVICCENTER, LCF-COMMONWEALTH, LCF-CREST, LCF-CROWN, LCF-DESCANSO, LCF-FOOTHILLEAST, LCF-FOOTHILLWEST, LCF-HAMPSTEAD, LCF-HILLARD, LCF-INVERNESS, LCF-JPL, LCF-MEMORIAL, LCF-PARADISE, LCF-STARLIGHT, MRV-101-B, MRV-201-B, PAS-E001, PAS-E002, PAS-E003, PAS-E006, PAS-E008, PAS-E010, PAS-E012, PAS-E019, PAS-E022, SMD-E001, SMD-E002, SMD-E003, SMD-E004, SMD-E005, SMD-E006, SMD-E007, SMD-E008, SMD-E009, SMD-E010, SMD-E011, SMD-E012, SMD-E013, SMD-E014, SMD-E015, SMD-E016, SMD-E019

  • The area north of Orange Grove/Rosemead Blvd., east of Lake Ave., and west of Michillinda Ave

  • To identify your evacuation zone please visit CAL FIRE's 3D map and search for your address. 

Evacuation Warnings

  • ARC-002, ARC-003, ARC-004, ARC-005, BRA-001, BRA-002, BRA-003, BRA-004, CRV-ALABAMA, CRV-BRIGGSTERRACE, CRV-COMMUNITY, CRV-HENRIETTA, CRV-MONTROSE, CRV-MOUNTAIN, CRV-PINECONE, CRV-TEASLEY, DUA-001, DUA-002, DUA-005, DUA-008, GLN-E001, GLN-E003, GLN-E004, GLN-E006, MRV-101-A, MRV-102, MRV-201-A, MRV-202, MRV-203, MRV-204, MRV-301, MRV-302, MRV-303, MRV-304, MRV-305, MRV-401, MRV-402, MRV-403, MRV-404, PAS-E004, PAS-E005, PAS-E007, PAS-E009, PAS-E011, PAS-E013, PAS-E014, PAS-E015, PAS-E016, PAS-E017, PAS-E018, PAS-E020, SMD-E017, SMD-E018

  • To identify your evacuation zone please visit CAL FIRE's 3D map and search for your address. 

Evacuation Shelters

  • Pasadena Convention Center
    300 E. Green St.

Animal Evacuation Shelters

Small Animal Evacuation

  • Baldwin Park Animal Care Center
    4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park

Large Animal Evacuation 

  • Industry Hills Expo Center
    16200 Temple, City of Industry

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
203
Water Tenders
39
Dozers
17
Hand Crews
17
Total Personnel
1603