Incident Update Eaton Fire
- Date:
- 01/07/2025
- Time:
- 11:24 PM
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
- 400
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
High winds are driving rapid fire growth, posing a significant threat to nearby communities and making containment efforts challenging. Firefighters are working aggressively to slow the spread and protect critical infrastructure under extreme conditions. 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
- ALD-EASTLOMA, ALD-EATONCANYON, ALD-GARFIAS, ALD-MENDOCINO, ALD-MIDLOTHIAN, ALD-MOUNTLOWE, ALD-RUBIO, KIN-KINNELOA, LAC-E183, PAS-E018, PAS-E019, SMD-E001, SMD-E002, SMD-E003, SMD-E007, SMD-E008, SMD-E015, SMD-E016
Evacuation Warnings
- PAS-E014, PAS-E015, PAS-E016, PAS-E017, SMD-E004, SMD-E005, SMD-E006, SMD-E009, SMD-E010, SMD-E011, SMD-E012, SMD-E019