Rep 1 | Tuesday | January 7, 2025 | 2100 PT

Photo Credit | UC San Diego / ALERT California (Taken on 1/7/2025 2037 PT)

EATON FIRE

Incident Summary

The EATON FIRE started this even at 1823 hours PT from an unknown cause which is burning near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive in Altadena/Pasadena in Eaton Canyon in the State of California.

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Current Status

Size Up

The Fire has burned about 400 acres and has a 0% containment status.

High winds are driving rapid fire growth, posing a significant threat to nearby communities and making containment efforts challenging. Firefighters are working aggressively to slow the spread and protect critical infrastructure under extreme conditions. 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.

Aviation Assets

Due to high winds and danger to aircraft, all aviation assets returned back to their respective bases due to being unable to fly in this weather. This included the helitanker, rotors, and all other aircraft.

Cause

The cause is unknown and under investigation.

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Incident Cooperators

CA Gov. Newsom, LA Co FD, LA City FD, CA Dept. of Corrections, CA Government, CAL FIRE.

Unified Command

Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), Pasadena Fire Department, and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are currently in Unified Command.

Incident Management Team

No Team has been assigned at the time of this post.

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Evacuation Orders

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

ALD-EASTLOMA, ALD-EATONCANYON, ALD-GARFIAS, ALD-MIDLOTHIAN, ALD-RUBIO, KIN-KINNELOA, PAS-E018, PAS-E019

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.

ALD-MENDOCINO, ALD-MOUNTLOWE, PAS-E014, PAS-E015, PAS-E016, PAS-E017 

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