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Location: Eaton Canyon, Pasadena 

Acres Burned: 14,117 

Containment: 65% 

Start Date: January 7, 2025  

Cause: Undetermined   

Structures Threatened: 11,927  

Verified Structures Destroyed: 8,690  

Verified Structures Damaged: 938      

Firefighter Injuries: 7 

Civilian Fatalities: Contact LA County Sheriff’s Department                       

Personnel: 2,782 Water Tenders: 50  Helicopters: 13 Engines: 243  Hand Crews: 43 Dozers: 14

Virtual Community Meeting Saturday, January 18th 4:00 p.m.: Eaton Fire officials will host a virtual community meeting and provide an update on the current fire situation, address questions, and discuss recovery. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LosAngelesCountyFD. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Please submit your questions in advance via email at 2025.eaton@firenet.gov. 

Current Situation: Firefighters continue to extinguish hot spots in steep, inaccessible canyons near Winters Creek, Mt. Lowe, and Mt. Wilson. Crews and water dropping helicopters are working in unison to extinguish any remaining heat in these areas. A total of 60 miles of control lines have been established around the fire’s perimeter, including 8 miles of hand line. Tactical patrols and mop up continue throughout the communities along the southern flank of the fire. Infrastructure work is in progress, with efforts focused on restoring utilities and critical services to support repopulation and long-term recovery in affected areas. 

Weather: The marine influence will peak overnight, with relative humidity reaching 80% across the fire area. Low marine clouds and fog are possible early Saturday morning. A weakening south wind will allow the marine influence to wane through the weekend. Dry conditions are expected to return next week. 

Damage Assessment: Damage inspection teams have completed inspections for 85% of all structures within the fire footprint. 

Recovery Information: https://recovery.lacounty.gov/eaton-fire/ 

The Disaster Resource Center will be available to the public 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily. 

Location: Pasadena City College Community Education Center - 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107

Evacuations: For the most up-to-date evacuation information visit Genasys Protect using the link: https://protect.genasys.com/search 

Evacuations remain in place due to continued fire activity, numerous downed trees, downed power lines, gas leaks and power outages. If you have questions or need specific clarification regarding evacuations in your area, please reach out to your city’s official government website to receive further information.

Evacuation Point(s):   

Pasadena Civic Center - 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 

Parking 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. 

Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3) - 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768 

Animal Care: Small and Large Animal Evacuation

Pasadena Humane - 361 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 (Small Animals) 

Industry Hills Expo Center - 16200 Temple Avenue, City of Industry, CA 91744 (Large Animals) Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3) - 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768 (Small and Large Animals)

Animal Rescue: 

Pasadena Humane: (626) 577-3752 

Angeles National Forest Closure: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/angeles/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1222074

The entire Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountain National Monument are temporarily closed for public safety and the protection of natural resources through Friday, January 24, 2025, at 12:00 midnight. This closure is tied to critical fire danger. 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).

Local Road Closures: https://pw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/

State Road Closures: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Cooperating Agencies: Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians - Kizh Nation, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, LA County Public Health, LA County Medical Examiner, Pasadena Water and Power, Metropolitan Water District (five water districts), LA County Department of Public Works, Pasadena Public Health, LA County Mental Health, Disaster Management Area D, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California National Guard, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Air Quality Management District, FEMA, American Red Cross, CALTRANS, Cal OES, California Highway Patrol (CHP), Sierra Madre Fire Department, Arcadia Fire Department, Monrovia Fire Department, JPL Fire Department, Monrovia Police Department, LA County Office of Emergency Management, Pasadena Unified School District, LA County Office of Education, LA County Independent School District, and Pasadena Humane, in addition to several assisting companies and organizations (city, county, police, and utility).