Incident Update Eaton Fire

Date:
01/08/2025
Time:
10:19 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
10,600
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
2
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters are working aggressively to slow the spread and protect critical infrastructure under extreme conditions. Multiple structures have been damaged or destroyed as the wind-driven brush fire continues.  Red Flag high wind conditions are expected to continue until Thursday evening. 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

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

From the LA County Office of Education

Federal Assistance

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

Press Conferences and Operational Briefings

Do Not Drink Order

Eaton Fire Evacuated Areas of Pasadena Water and Power water system is potentially impacted with debris and elevated turbidity

DO NOT DRINK YOUR WATER IN THE EVACUATED AREAS

Failure to follow this advisory could result in illness

Debris and elevated turbidity from the Eaton Fire potentially impacted Pasadena Water and Power’s (PWP) drinking water system in the Eaton Fire evacuated areas. The State Water Resources Control Board, Pasadena Public Health Department, and Pasadena Water and Power Water System are advising residents of Pasadena to NOT USE THE TAP WATER FOR DRINKING AND COOKING IN THE IMPACTED AREAS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

What should I do?

  • DO NOT DRINK YOUR TAP WATER---USE ONLY BOTTLED WATER. Bottled water should be used for all drinking (including baby formula and juice), brushing teeth, washing dishes, making ice and food preparation until further notice. This also applies to pets and domestic animals.
  • DO NOT TRY AND TREAT THE WATER YOURSELF. Boiling, freezing, filtering, adding chlorine or other disinfectants, or letting water stand will not make the water safe

Notice will be provided when tests show that the water is safe again. The expected timeframe for resolution is unknown and dependent on evolving fire, wind, and related conditions.

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, ARC-002, ARC-004, GLN-E018, GLN-E027, GLN-E028, GLN-E029, GLN-E030, GLN-E039, GLN-E040, GLN-E041,GLN-E043, GLN-E044, KIN-KINNELOA, 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, MRV-102, MRV-201, MRV-202, MRV-203, MRV-204, 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-E017, SMD-E019

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

Evacuation Warnings

  • ARC-003, 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-E002, GLN-E003, GLN-E004, GLN-E006, GLN-E013, GLN-E017, GLN-E026, GLN-E038, 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-E018

Evacuation Shelters

  • Pasadena Convention Center, at 300 E. Green St.
  • Arcadia Community Center at 375 Campus Drive

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
79
Water Tenders
2
Dozers
8
Hand Crews
9
Total Personnel
702