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Eaton Fire Morning Update 01-19-2025
Eaton Fire
Publication Type: News - 01/19/2025 - 07:15
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 scheduled to be completed today. The repopulation of residents is ongoing, with zones being released in phases to ensure safety of public and utility agencies. The infrastructure group is being utilized to conduct assessments, identify needs, and ensure ingress and egress for the firefighters and utility companies into the fire area. Fire suppression repair is currently underway, focusing on restoring and repairing areas 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 today. Very dry conditions with low relative humidity and strong northeast winds are predicted to return tomorrow. 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 98% of all structures within the fire perimeter.
Recovery Information: https://recovery.lacounty.gov/eaton-fire/
The Disaster Resource Center is open to the public from 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 and repopulation information visit Genasys Protect at: https://protect.genasys.com/search
Evacuations remain in place due to 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:
- Going into or being upon the Angeles National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).
- Being on any National Forest System Road within the Angeles National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
- 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 National Guard, Air Quality Management District, FEMA, American Red Cross, CALTRANS, Cal OES, California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Sierra Madre Fire, Arcadia Fire, Monrovia Fire, Monrovia Police Department, JPL Fire Department, LA County Office of Emergency Management, Pasadena Unified School District, LA County Office of Education, LA County Independent School District, LA County Animal Control, in addition to several assisting companies and organizations (city, county, police, animal rescue, and utility).