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Location: Eaton Canyon, Pasadena 

Acres Burned: 14,117 

Containment: 73% 

Start Date: January 7, 2025  

Cause: Undetermined   

Structures Threatened: 11,927  

Verified Structures Destroyed: 8,988 

Verified Structures Damaged: 972      

Firefighter Injuries: 7 

Civilian Fatalities: Contact LA County Sheriff’s Department                       

Personnel: 2,703 Water Tenders: 50  Helicopters: 13 Engines: 243  Hand Crews: 43 Dozers: 14

Community Meeting Sunday, January 19th, 4:00 p.m.: Westminster Presbyterian Church - 1757 N. Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104. The meeting will be held in-person and streamed live on YouTube. Please submit your questions in advance via email at 2025.eaton@firenet.gov. Index cards will be available at the door for in-person attendees to write questions. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LosAngelesCountyFD 

Current Situation: Air Operations continue to support firefighters by extinguishing hot spots in steep, inaccessible terrain near Winters Creek, Mt. Lowe, & Mt. Wilson. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) operations are nearly complete. Infrastructure groups assisted with clearing roadways and storm drains to ensure the safety of both personnel and equipment working throughout the communities along the southern flank of the fire. Fire suppression repair is currently underway, focusing on restoring and repairing infrastructure damaged during firefighting operations. Watershed assessments are being conducted to identify potential risks to life, property, and infrastructure, particularly from hazards like debris flows and flooding. 

Weather: The marine influence will gradually recede through Sunday, leading to critical fire weather Monday afternoon into Tuesday. Very dry conditions with low relative humidity and strong northeast winds are predicted. The National Weather Service has high confidence in Red Flag conditions from Monday evening into Tuesday. 

Damage Assessment: Damage inspection teams have completed inspections for 95% of all structures within the fire perimeter.  

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, 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).