Incident Update Eaton Fire

Situation Summary

The fire remained active overnight and is burning in an area with steep inaccessible terrain and critically dry vegetation. There is still a substantial amount of fire line to construct, including around communities. Minimal growth was observed, and resources continued to construct and improve fire line, as well as address public calls for service. Evacuation orders remain in place for the affected cities due to continued fire activity, numerous downed trees, downed power lines, gas leaks and power outages. If you have questions or need clarification regarding evacuations in your area, please reach out to your city’s official government website to receive further information.

Gusty northeast winds will return to high elevations Saturday night into Sunday with gusts up to 30 mph and relative humidity decreasing below 20 percent. Another Santa Ana wind event is possible around next Tuesday.

Eaton Fire Demographics

Unsafe Drinking Water Notice

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

• Pasadena Water Notice
• Foothill Municipal Water Notice

Damage Assessment

Aerial 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. 

Press Conferences and Operational Briefings

• Eaton Fire Press Conference 1/10
• Eaton Fire Press Conference 1/9
• Eaton Fire Press Conference 1/8

Federal Assistance

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

Angeles National Forest Closure

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 15, 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).

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 click here.

Virtual Community Meeting

• Virtual Community Meeting Saturday January 11th 4:00 p.m.: 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 question and answer session will allow community members to submit their questions in the chat and engage directly with officials. Questions can also be submitted in advance to the incident email above. https://www.youtube.com/@LosAngelesCountyFD
• Virtual Community Meeting 1.10.25

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-CROWN, LCF-JPL, LCF-STARLIGHT, MRV-101-B, MRV-201-B, PAS-E001, PAS-E002, PAS-E003, PAS-E006, PAS-E008, PAS-E019, 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-004, BRA-001, BRA-002, BRA-003, BRA-004, DUA-001, DUA-002, DUA-005, DUA-008, LCF-COMMONWEALTH, LCF-CREST-B, LCF-FOOTHILLEAST, 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-E010, PAS-E012, PAS-E014, PAS-E015, PAS-E017, PAS-E018, PAS-E022, SMD-E017-A

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

Evacuation Shelters

• 300 East Green Street, 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.

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

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

Engines

391

Water Tenders

112

Dozers

32

Hand Crews

38

Total Personnel

2832

Cooperating Agencies