Eaton Fire

10,600 Acres
1 County: Los Angeles

Not a CAL FIRE Incident. Updates will be made as they become available.

Date Started
01/07/2025 6:18 PM

Last Updated
01/09/2025 9:43 AM

Cause
Under Investigation

Incident Maps
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Admin Unit
Los Angeles County Fire Department, Pasadena Fire, and the United States Forest Services are in unified command

Incident Management Team
No team assigned

Location
Near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive, Altadena/Pasadena

[34.1892,-118.09718]

Reports
Status reports

Evacuation Orders

Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

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

Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

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
300 E. Green St.
El Camino Real Charter High School
5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills
Pomona Fairplex
1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona
Westwood Recreation Center
1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles
375 Campus Drive, Arcadia

Animal Evacuation Shelters

Castaic Animal Care Center
31044 Charlie Canyon

Large Animal Shelters

Pomona Fairplex
1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona
Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank

Small Animal Shelters

Augora Animal Care Center
4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park
Downey Animal Care Center
11258 Garfield Ave, Downey
El Camino High School
5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills
Lancaster Animal Care Center
5210 W Ave I, Lancaster
Palmdale Animal Care Center
38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale
Pasadena Humane Society
361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena

Status Update

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.

Eaton Fire Demographics

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

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.

ALERTCalifornia Camera Feed

ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego:

Verdugo Peak 2 - Ops.alertcalifornia.org

ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego:

Arcadia 2 - Ops.alertcalifornia.org

$Mt. Wilson East$

ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego:

Mt. Wilson East - Ops.alertcalifornia.org

Resources Assigned

702

Personnel
79

Engines
8

Dozers
2

Water Tenders
9

Crews

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

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	Fires Less than 10 Acres
	Prescribed Fire
	Mudslide
	Flood
	Earthquake
	Lightning Activity
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	Evacuation Order ^{Reference 2}
	Evacuation Warning ^{Reference 3}
	Red Flag Warning ^{Reference 4}
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 3-25 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 25-63 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 63-158 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast >158 PPM

Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.