Incident Update Eaton Fire

Situation Summary

Today, firefighters continued tactical patrols and responded to public calls for service. Minimal fire growth was observed, and resources continued to construct and improve fire line. Tonight, in addition to perimeter control, crews will work to mitigate hazard trees along roadways to provide safety for firefighters and the public. Evacuation orders remain in place for the affected cities due to continued fire activity, numerous downed trees, downed power lines, gas leaks and power outages. If you have questions or need clarification regarding evacuations in your area, please reach out to your city’s official government website to receive further information.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the upper elevations of the fire area through next week for gusty and dry northeast Santa Ana winds. The strongest winds will be restricted to higher elevations and ridge tops.

Eaton Fire Demographics

Damage Assessment

Aerial imagery overlays show approximately 7,081 structures may have been damaged or destroyed. The number of structures damaged and destroyed listed at the bottom of the page are verified by damage assessment teams and will be updated with validated information as it becomes available. 

Damage inspections are ongoing. The damage inspection reports that we have completed are avalible at this link: https://recovery.lacounty.gov/eaton-fire/

Press Conferences and Operational Briefings

• Eaton Fire Press Conference 1/11
• Eaton Fire Press Conference 1/10
• Eaton Fire Press Conference 1/9
• Eaton Fire Press Conference 1/8

Federal Assistance

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

Forest Closures

The entire Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed for public safety and the protection of natural resources from January 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. through Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 12:00 midnight. 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).

Family Assistance Center

If you are looking for someone impacted by the January 2025 fires in Los Angeles County, or you want to inform your family of your safety wellness. Please, contact the Red Cross at (800) 675-5799 or click here.

Donations ARE NOT being accpeted at Family Assistance Centers. 

Virtual Community Meeting

• Virtual Community Meeting Saturday January 11th 4:00 p.m.: Fire and law enforcement officials will host a virtual community meeting to provide the current fire situation, address questions, and discuss recovery related to the Eaton Fire. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube. Following the presentation, a live question and answer session will allow community members to submit their questions in the chat and engage directly with officials. Questions can also be submitted in advance to the incident email above. https://www.youtube.com/@LosAngelesCountyFD
• Virtual Community Meeting 1.10.25

Incident Photos and Videos

• Eaton Fire Flickr 

Public Health Information

• Unsafe Drinking Water Notice Pasadena: Unsafe Drinking Water in Evacuation Zones
• Unsafe Drinking Water Notice Foothill: Unsafe Drinking Water in Evacuation Zones
• LA County Public Health: Fire Safety and Health
• Protecting yourself from Wildfire Smoke: Air Resources Board Information
• Wildfire Recovery and Resiliancy - Ways to Stay Safe/Ways to Help

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, KIN-KINNELOA, LAC-E165-B, LAC-E167, LAC-E168-A, LAC-E183, PAS-E006, PAS-E019, 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-E019

• To identify your evacuation zone please visit CAL FIRE's 3D map and search for your address. 

Evacuation Warnings

• ARC-002, ARC-004, LCF-CROWN, LCF-JPL, LCF-STARLIGHT, MRV-101-B, MRV-201-BPAS-E010, PAS-E012, PAS-E014, PAS-E015, PAS-E017, PAS-E018, PAS-E022, SMD-E017-A

• To identify your evacuation zone please visit CAL FIRE's 3D map and search for your addres

Evacuation Shelters

300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

• Parking is available at the parking structure across the street from the Convention Center, located 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.

Animal Evacuation Shelters

Small Animal Evacuation

• Baldwin Park Animal Care Center
  4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park

Large Animal Evacuation 

• Industry Hills Expo Center
  16200 Temple, City of Industry

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

Engines

327

Water Tenders

90

Helicopters

15

Dozers

41

Hand Crews

43

Total Personnel

3155

Cooperating Agencies