Incident Update Eaton Fire
- Date:
- 01/27/2025
- Time:
- 7:32 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.
Initial Protective Actions
For initial proctective actions visit: Eaton Fire Information Linktree
Additional 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.
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/
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