Eaton Fire Live Updates: Monday, Jan. 13

“Looters will be shot” sign outside a house in Altadena (Photo – Melissa Michelson)

Our live coverage of the Eaton Fire and recovery continues.

Katlyn, Janine and Wafic were with you today.

– See our coverage of: Sunday, Jan. 12.
– See our coverage of: Saturday, Jan. 11.
– See our coverage of: Jan. 6 – Jan. 10.

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• Monday, January 13

  8:42 pm

  Evening Update

  

  State Superintendent Tony Thurmond with Pasadena Unified Superintendent Elizabeth Blanco (Photo – ColoradoBlvd)

  Crews are making significant progress in establishing containment lines along the eastern edge of the fire near Santa Anita Canyon.

  • Helicopters flew water dropping missions in areas of steep, rugged terrain near Mount Wilson, inaccessible to firefighters on foot.
  • In anticipation of the forecasted wind event, Large and Very Large Airtankers flew retardant dropping missions along the ridgelines to the west and northwest of the fire.
  • Tonight, engines, dozers, and hand crews are staged in the communities and foothills near the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, ready to respond if needed.
  • Acres burned: 14117
  • Containment: 33%
  • Structures Threatened: 39,428
  • Verified Structures Destroyed 2,722
  • Verified Structures Damaged: 329
  • Firefighter Injuries: 5
  • Civilian Fatalities: 15
  • Total Assigned Personnel: 3,235 (Engines: 316 Hand Crews: 51 Dozers: 21 Water Tenders: 88)
  • Helicopters: 16

  Current Situation

  Urban Search and Rescue efforts, infrastructure assessments, hazardous material response, and damage assessment operations are ongoing for the communities on the southern edge of the fire. These operations are unprecedented in size and scale and are critical for mitigating existing hazards, confirming missing persons reports, and obtaining accurate number of structures loss.

  Damage Assessment

  Damage estimates from remote sensing technologies indicate over 7,000 structures may have been damaged or destroyed. While this is a preliminary estimate, the number of structures damaged and destroyed listed at the top of this page have been verified by on-the-ground damage inspection teams. Damage inspection teams have completed inspections for 30% of all structures within the fire footprint.

  Weather

  The fire area will remain under a Red Flag Warning through early Wednesday. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to strong northeast and downslope winds combined with very low humidity. The highest risk of these conditions spreading to lower elevations will occur late Monday night through midday Tuesday.

  Pasadena Water

  Most of Pasadena Can Safely Use Tap Water: Read full article.

  Pasadena Unified

  PUSD Fire Recovery Survey:

  • To better support PUSD students and staff, the District asks that you complete this form so that they can make decisions this week. Click to fill out the survey.
  • On Monday, Jan. 13, California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond spent time in the district supporting students and staff. He reaffirmed the state’s support that the District is not alone.

  Tomorrow, our Eaton Fire Updates: Tuesday, January 14, will be provided on an as needed basis, unless there are any emergencies.

• 8:23 pm

  Pasadena

  • The City of Pasadena estimates around 150 structures were destroyed (estimate may include garages).
  • Pasadena distributed 250,000 bottles of water, along with support from various community pop-ups.
  • The City is working on securing masks, gloves, and goggles for distribution. Details about distribution locations and times will be shared in the coming days.
  • Debris clean-up is being accelerated by bringing on private contractors, more on this in the days to come.
• 8:18 pm

  Most of Pasadena Can Safely Use Tap Water

  After days of testing, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) has determined that most of Pasadena can now safely use tap water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

  • Read full article.
• 7:07 pm

  Lahaina Fire Survivor:

  Good tips from a Lahaina Fire survivor:

  • Read the full article on Hollywood Reporter.
• 7:03 pm

  Sierra Madre Announcement

  • Sierra Madre City Council meeting on January 14 has been rescheduled to a special City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan 21, at 5.30 pm in the City Council Chambers.
  • On-Street Parking is prohibited North of Grandview Ave, including the Canyon: Do not park on the streets in Zones 1-16 and Zone 19.
  • Electric power has been restored at the Sierra Madre Post Office. Mail will be delivered to all Sierra Madre addresses as normally scheduled.
  • Athens Trash Service will resume regular schedule. No additional trash service is scheduled.
    Continue to fill your green waste trash bin as needed each week.
  • Windstorm Debris Cleanup: Public Works will be picking up large debris from the windstorm as they are able. Place large items on easements (not private property) and keep them off the streets.
• 6:43 pm

  South Pasadena

  While parking enforcement is suspended, the City of South Pasadena strongly encourages residents, especially in the southwest hills area, to keep streets clear for emergency vehicle access.

• 6:30 pm

  Eaton Fire Update

  • Size: 14,117 acres,
  • Containment: 33%
  • Assigned Personnel assigned: 3,235
• 6:27 pm

  All outdoor workers affected by the recent fires

  Inclusive Action has created a fund to help those who have lost income or even their homes. Street vendors, gardeners, recyclers – if this is you, they’re offering $500 in cash assistance.

  Apply now:

  • English
  • Spanish

  The deadline is Friday, January 17. Need help applying? Call Carolina at (213) 435-1151.

• 4:46 pm

  Additional Trash Pickups

  Trash pickups will occur twice this week instead of once in affected areas. If trash is overflowing and has not been picked up, call 1 (800) 675-4375.

• 4:40 pm

  Damage Inspections

  30% of damage inspections have been completed.

  When returning home once authorities declare it safe, document all visible damage with photos and videos. This includes structural damage, destroyed belongings, and exterior issues like landscaping. Contact your insurance provider to report the damage and begin the claims process.

• 4:33 pm

  When we’re allowed back, will we have access to utilities?

  Communities devastated by these fires will likely not have utilities available, even if your property is not damaged. Due to the widespread damage, it was imperative to deactivate electricity and gas services to avoid further damage.

  Once fire agencies release areas for restoration, damage assessment crews inspect areas and remove safety hazards. Vegetation management teams clear debris to support line crews in restoration efforts. As repairs are completed, power is first restored to essential services, and then to as many customers as is safely possible. Dangerous conditions may impact progress.

  Customers should be prepared for extended and potentially intermittent outages throughout these extreme conditions. If you see a downed power line or dangling wire, stay 100 feet away from it or anything that is in contact with it and call 911 immediately. For more information about utilities, visit this website for power and this website for gas.

• 4:27 pm

  Is GoFundMe taxable?

  It depends. If you raise money through a crowdfunding platform for personal causes, such as to get help with a medical bill or to source money for an educational goal, those funds are generally considered a gift and thus not taxable — as long as the people who donated did not receive anything as an incentive for donating.

• 4:19 pm

  Bottled Water Distribution Center

  The bottled water distribution center for Pasadena and Altadena residents in the Eaton Fire-impacted areas will be open on Tuesday, January 14 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at 450 N. Lake Ave. The center is operated by the City of Pasadena in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

• 4:05 pm

  Undercover

  Authorities are implementing a strategy to increase safety and maintain order in neighborhoods impacted by the Eaton fire:

  • Undercover officers are deployed to monitor potential criminal activity, such as looting, or to maintain public safety as residents deal with the aftermath. This could also help in identifying any individuals who may be attempting to take advantage of the situation.
• 4:01 pm

  Virtual Community Meeting Live Now

• 3:53 pm

  LA County Sheriff’s Repopulation Update

  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is announcing the repopulation of communities impacted by the Eaton Fire effective 3:00 pm on Monday, January 13, 2025.

  The following areas will be opened to residents.

  • Orders are Modified from Evacuation Orders TO Evacuation Warnings for the following areas:

  –  located inside the unincorporated county area of the Kinneloa Mesa Community:

       South of Heights Road to New York Drive and East of Outpost Lane to Sierra Madre Villa Avenue.

       For those using the Watch Duty App and Protect.Genasys.com This zone is listed as KIN-KINNELOA

  The warning area of Kinneloa Mesa is considered a “soft closure”. Only residents are allowed.

  The following areas still remain closed to residents

  • The remaining areas of the unincorporated community of Altadena

  The following link can be used to assist the public in determining if their property is in an area that can be entered: protect.genasys.com/ and searching for the EATON FIRE. The link connects users to an evacuation map, maintained by CalFire.

  The Fire Incident Command continues to monitor the active fire areas, as well as those areas remaining closed due to critical infrastructure concerns or safety hazards.

  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department have a strong presence in the repopulated and evacuated areas for the next several days to ensure the protection of our residents and their property. All other road closures and evacuated areas for the EATON FIRE remain in effect.

  
• 3:00 pm

  Home status

  L.A. County has created a database for home conditions:

  • Red means destroyed.
  • Black means untouched.
  • Yellow, Green and Orange means damaged.

  The map can be seen at this link: https://recovery.lacounty.gov/eaton-fire/
  (Due to high traffic, you may want to wait a bit for the map to appear)

• 2:48 pm

  SBA DISASTER LOAN OUTREACH CENTER

  Pasadena Small Business Development Center

  Beginning Tuesday, 1/14 at 9:00 am, PCC will be hosting SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center teams who will assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations, and residents who sustained economic losses and physical damages from the wildfires. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at appointment.sba.gov.

  Pasadena City College Continuing Education Center

  3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107

  Bungalow B-4

  (Parking Permits are NOT required during this time)

  Opens 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14

  Mondays – Fridays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

  Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  Closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of MLK holiday
• 2:39 pm

  LA County Fire Department

  In preparation for the upcoming wind event, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and ready to act. Use Genasys Protect for real time evacuation information and to know your Evacuation Zone! https://protect.genasys.com

  Ready, Set, Go: https://fire.lacounty.gov/rsg/

• 2:18 pm

  Long Lines

  Long lines have formed at the Pasadena Main Post Office on Lincoln Avenue as residents wait to pick up their mail. The lines have grown longer since the Altadena Post Office was burned down in the Eaton Fire and mail was transferred to the main location on Lincoln.

  

  At Main Post office in Pasadena (Photos – Hugo Arteaga)

   

• 2:13 pm

  Cal OES List of Open Shelters

  

• 2:04 pm

  FEMA Assistance

  Help is available for those who need it. FEMA has disaster assistance resources in ten languages.

  Head to FEMA

• 1:48 pm

  Santa Ana Winds

  Santa Ana winds are forecasted to last through Wednesday.

  • Residents are strongly encouraged to stay prepared.
  • Have a go-bag packed with essentials such as food, water, medication, key insurance documents, passwords to essential online accounts, and other necessary items for family members and pets.
  • If you are not in an Evacuation Warning area, secure outdoor items, close windows and doors tightly, and stay indoors, avoiding unnecessary travel during peak wind gusts.
• 1:46 pm

  Arcadia

  Many Arcadia residents are still impacted by power outages. SoCal Edison continues to work on restoring power; however, with the forecasted winds, there is a possibility of additional Public Safety Power Shut-offs. This could delay restoration for those scheduled to have power restored.

• 1:42 pm

  PCC is Open

  As we reopen today for in-person classes and services, we are mindful of the challenges many are facing and we are here for you.”

• 1:37 pm

  Descanso Garden is Open

  Descanso garden is back to its normal hours and can be visited from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. (Members can enter early at 8:00 am).
  Note:

  • The Sturt Haaga Gallery is closed until Saturday, January 18.
  • The Boddy House is closed until further notice.
  • The ride-on passenger train is not running.

  There is no food service but Jones Coffee is open.

• 1:31 pm

  Assistance Center

  An assistance center is launching tomorrow to offer support for displaced residents all in one place.

  • Those impacted by the Eaton Fire can access recovery resources at the Pasadena City College Community Education Center starting Tuesday, January 14 between 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
  • Onward from Wednesday, January 15, the center will be open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

  Additionally, FEMA officials will be present at the following Los Angeles County libraries between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on Monday Jan. 13 to assist residents impacted by the wildfires:

  • La Cañada Flintridge Library: 4545 N. Oakwood Ave. in La Cañada Flintridge,
  • La Crescenta Library: 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta
  • Live Oak Library: 22 W. Live Oak Ave. in Arcadia
  • San Fernando Library: 217 N. Maclay Ave. in San Fernando
  • San Gabriel Library: 500 S. Del Mar Ave. in San Gabriel
  • Temple City Library: 5939 Golden West Ave. in Temple City
  • West Hollywood Library: 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. in West Hollywood
• 1:26 pm

  L.A. County

  It’s not over yet:

  • Extreme fire danger will continue through Wednesday.
  • LA County residents should stay aware of their surroundings and be prepared to evacuate.
• 1:25 pm

  Latest Fires Update

  • Eaton Fire
    Estimated acreage: 14,117
    Containment: 33%
  • Palisades Fire
    Estimated acreage: 23,713
    Containment: 14%
  • Hurst Fire
    Estimated acreage: 799
    Containment: 95%

  All other fires are 100% contained.

• 1:21 pm

  Pasadena Water

  Specific areas of Pasadena are still under a Do-Not-Drink-Water notice. Look up if your address is affected by going to this link.

  • From the linked page, click on the magnifying glass icon at the top to open the search bar.
  • Type in your address and press enter, and the map will re-center at that location. If the address falls under the dark gray area, the Do-Not-Drink-Water notice applies.

  All other locations are safe. City of Pasadena and PWP are working on this issue and will notify the public when the water is once again safe to drink.

• 1:18 pm

  Air Quality

  Check the air quality where you live by entering your Zip code at this link.

• 1:17 pm

  N95 masks

  N95 masks are available for the public at all LA Public Library locations while supplies last. You can visit lapl.org branches for hours and updates.

• 1:11 pm

  Preliminary maps showing damage

  Residents impacted by the fires can visit recovery.lacounty.gov to view preliminary maps showing damage.

  • These maps are being updated daily.
  • If there is not a color icon on your address, it means a building has not yet been inspected. We will add damage assessments daily as they become available.
• 12:31 pm

  Eaton Fire Virtual Community Meeting

  Eaton Fire officials will host a virtual community meeting to provide the current fire situation, address questions, and discuss recovery.

  • The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube: See link.
  • A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. You can submit your questions in advance via email at 2025.eaton@firenet.gov.
• 12:27 pm

  Community Donation Drive

  

• 12:06 pm

  5 minutes or 5 hours

  IAMA is holding community open door hours on Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm at their theatre space at Atwater Village Theatre:

  This is for anyone in our community or the greater Los Angeles community to come by and use our facilities— space, bathrooms, power, wifi, printer, etc. Stop by just for five minutes or stay for five hours. Whatever works for you.”

  

• 12:02 pm

  Caltech Community

  The Caltech Center for Inclusion & Diversity will host a virtual community space on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at noon:

  This is an opportunity for us to come together and support each other. Please RSVP for the Zoom link at https://ccid.caltech.edu/events/rsvp.

• 11:55 am

  Use of Leaf Blower Is Prohibited in L.A. County Until Further Notice

  • Read Full Article.
• 11:54 am

  From Active SGV

  As of Monday, January 13, ActiveSGV is not looking for volunteers or processing donations at Jeff Seymour Family Center. Their team is primarily focused on directly helping the families affected and connecting them with resources:

  – If you or a family you know has been affected by the Eaton fires and are looking for assistance, reach out out at info@activesgv.org.

  ActiveSGV is committed to supporting families affected by the Eaton Fire and our Linktree continues to be updated with information on where to access resources, how to volunteer, and where to donate. We’ve recently added links for childcare resources as well. linktr.ee/ActiveSGV.

• 11:47 am

  IMPORTANT

  By law, FEMA cannot provide financial assistance when any other source, such as insurance, charities, or crowdfunding, has provided assistance for the same disaster-caused need or when that funding is available from another source.

• 11:45 am

  Pasadena Unified Update

  • Crews have removed 10 tons of fallen green debris so far.
  • Over 100 classrooms at seven school sites have been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
  • While campuses are closed this week, students with devices can access self-directed online learning options. These learning options, by grade span (elementary) and subject area (secondary), are hosted on Canvas and are accessible via Clever and directly at this link: http://gopusd.com/learning.

  To support families during this time, PUSD is offering:

  • Grab & Go Meals at three schools weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Madison Elementary (515 Ashtabula St., Pasadena, CA 91104), Wilson Campus (300 Madre St. Pasadena, CA 91107), and McKinley School (325 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101).
• 11:30 am

  Local Assistance & Disaster Resource Centers to Open Jan. 14

  Local Assistance & Disaster Resource Centers will open to the public on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm:

  • Starting Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Disaster Resource Centers will be available to the public from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

  Locations:

  Westside Location
  UCLA Research Park West
  10850 West Pico Blvd.
  Los Angeles, CA 90064

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

  CENTROS DE RECURSOS PARA DESASTRES

  Los Centros de Recursos para Desastres abrirán al público el martes 14 de enero de 2025 de 1:00 PM a 8:00 PM. A partir del miércoles 15 de enero de 2025, los Centros de Recursos para Desastres estarán disponibles para el público de 9:00 AM a 8:00 PM.

  Ubicaciones:

  Ubicación del Oeste
  UCLA Research Park Oeste
  10850 West Pico Blvd.
  Los Angeles, CA 90064

  Ubicación del Este
  Centro de Educación Comunitaria de Pasadena City College
  3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
  Pasadena, CA 91107

  災難資源中心

  災難資源中心將於2025年1月14日（星期二）下午1點至晚上8點向公眾開放。自2025年1月15日，星期三起，災難資源中心將於上午9點至晚上8點向公眾開放。
  地點：

  西區位置
  UCLA 西研究園
  10850 West Pico Blvd.
  Los Angeles, CA 90064

  東區位置
  Pasadena 城市學院社區教育中心
  3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
  Pasadena, CA 91107

  재난 자원 센터

  재난 자원 센터는 2025년 1월 14일 화요일 오후 1시부터 오후 8시까지 일반에게 공개됩니다. 2025년 1월 15일 수요일부터는 오전 9시부터 오후 8시까지 재난 자원 센터를 이용할 수 있습니다.

  위치:

  Westside 위치
  UCLA Research Park West
  10850 West Pico Blvd.
  Los Angeles, CA 90064

  Eastside 위치
  Pasadena 시 칼리지 커뮤니티 교육 센터
  3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
  Pasadena, CA 91107

• 11:25 am

  Pasadena City Council

  Pasadena City Council is scheduled to meet today, Monday, January 13, 4:00 pm:

  • To join the meeting virtually, visit Bit.ly/PasadenaCCZoom.
• 11:21 am

  Pasadena Parking

  Reminder that most parking enforcement has been suspended until further notice. This includes street sweeping, overnight parking, preferential parking districts, etc.

  • The City of Pasadena will continue to enforce safety related violations, including Red Flag violations, parking in red zones or posted no parking zones, parked blocking fire hydrants or driveways, and other similar violations.
• 11:18 am

  Red Flag Warning

  From the US National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard:

  • Extreme fire danger will continue thru Wed. PDS Red Flag Warnings are for the extreme of the extreme fire weather scenarios. In other words, this setup is about as bad as it gets. Stay aware of your surroundings. Be prepared to evacuate. Avoid anything that can spark a fire.
• 11:13 am

  Pasadena Water:

  The City is expected to share additional information this afternoon, Monday, January 13, regarding the testing results and next steps.

• 11:11 am

  Mt. Wilson Update

  

  Mt. Wilson saved (Photo – ANF)

  On January 10,2025, the Eaton Fire reached Mount Wilson and the adjacent communications towers:

  • Due to previous brush clearance t work done by the Angeles National Forest and the heroic efforts of firefighting personnel, no impacts were sustained to the values are risk in the area.
  • Crews were able to extinguish the fire defending this historic site.
  • Forces will remain in the area to monitor for any potential hotspots.
• 11:06 am

  Watch Out

  A Hastings Ranch resident reported a troubling incident involving a truck that was seen dumping debris onto their street. Hours later, the same truck returned, offering to remove the debris—for a fee—despite having been the one to dump it initially.

  We urge residents to report any similar activities.

• 11:00 am

  Disaster Relief Information

  Property owners affected by California Fires or other California Disasters may be eligible for property tax relief, refer to our Disaster Relief webpage.

• 10:58 am

  San Marino

  Lacy Park Remains Closed as Clean-Up Efforts Continue:

  • As clean-up efforts continue following last week’s windstorm, Public Works staff are focused on clearing streets and public right-of-way. Due to these ongoing priorities, assessments and clean-up of Lacy Park have been delayed. The park will remain closed until further notice.
• 10:53 am

  After the fires are extinguished, the recovery work begins:

  • Downed power lines need to be checked, de-energized and removed if causing obstructions. Power needs to be restored in areas that survived the fires to prepare for residents to return.
  • Fallen trees need to be cleared to open up roads and access routes for search teams, as well as allowing clear safe routes for residents upon return.
  • Natural gas lines need to be inspected to ensure there are no leaks or fires and addressed accordingly.
    Water service needs to be inspected to ensure those who can return will have access.
  • Animals and pets need to be recovered and cared for.
    Phone and internet service restoration will allow residents to return and maintain communication.
• 10:46 am

  Friends in Deed:

  

  Friends in Deed food pantry (Photo – FID)

  In the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, we are here to provide comfort, care, and support to our community during this challenging time:

  • Our Food Pantry will operate as normal this week:
    Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    Thursday: 10 a.m.– 1 p.m.
  • The Bad Weather Shelter is now open 24/7 through Thursday morning, January 16th, to offer a safe and welcoming space for those experiencing homelessness.
  • The Women’s Room will be closed this week. We encourage our TWR guests to visit the Bad Weather Shelter for meals and resources. We’ll provide updates as soon as TWR is ready to reopen.
• 10:38 am

  Pasadena Elks New Merchandise Distribution

  • Proof of residency required

  

  Pasadena ELks

• 10:34 am

  State Superintendent Tony Thurmond in Pasadena

  Full details at this link.

  

  State Superintendent Tony Thurmond with Pasadena Unified Superintendent Elizabeth Blanco (Photo – ColoradoBlvd)

• 10:10 am

  While officials are releasing statements….

  This from a resident:
  “Fridges are starting to stink even with crackers and pasta left unrefrigerated. The moisture buildup and leakage from melting vegetables and meats is really taking a toll on the appliance aroma.”

• 10:07 am

  We are not out of the woods yet

  This morning at 5:45 am a flare up at the entrance of Eaton Canyon erupted. Neighbors staying in the area alerted authorities.

  • More fire trucks soon arrived and a low-flying helicopter was checking things out.
• 10:01 am

  Last night, firefighters continued active patrol and mop up, mitigating smoke and heat sources.

  • Minimal fire activity was observed overnight, with smoldering and creeping. Individual pockets of unburned fuel continued to present challenges. A mobile retardant base has been set up at Mount Wilson to support air operations.
  • Urban Search and Rescue efforts, infrastructure assessments, hazardous material response, and damage assessment operations continue in the communities along the southern edge of the fire.
  • These operations are unprecedented in size and scale which are critical for mitigating existing hazards, confirming missing persons reports, and obtaining accurate number of structures loss.
• 8:01 am

  Live Press Conference

  To watch the live press conference, click here.

• 7:56 am

  PUSD Schools Remain Closed

  PUSD schools will remain closed through January 17, 2025. During this time, PUSD students will have access to self-directed, online learning options. These learning options, by grade span (elementary) and subject area (secondary), are hosted on Canvas and are accessible via Clever.

  These learning options support students’ continuity of learning, engagement, and their social-emotional well-being. These are optional for students. They will not be graded, nor will they be required. PUSD’s goal is to help their students redirect their focus from the tragedy our communities are facing, provide them with a sense of routine, and give them the opportunity to engage in skill development during this difficult time.

• 7:46 am

  New Death Toll

  The Eaton Fire is reported to have caused 16 deaths.

• 7:36 am

  Eaton Fire

  The Eaton Fire is now 33% contained.

• 7:26 am

  Investigating the Cause of the Eaton Fire

  Investigators are focusing on an electrical transmission tower in Eaton Canyon as a possible cause of the Eaton Fire. To read the full article, click here.

• 12:43 am

  Sunday, January 12, Recap

  

  A firefighter digging through the rubbles (Photo – ANF)

  Today, firefighters continued tactical patrols and responded to public calls for service while also constructing and improving containment lines.

  • Increased containment Urban Search and Rescue efforts, infrastructure assessments, hazardous material response, and damage assessment missions continue in the communities along the southern edge of the fire.
  • These missions are unprecedented in size and scale and are critical for mitigating existing hazards, confirming missing persons reports, and obtaining accurate number of structures loss.
  • Stronger winds tonight will contribute to increased fire activity in hidden pockets of heat or residual heat in burned structures.
  • Size: 14117 Acres
  • Contained: 27%
  • Verified Structures Destroyed: 1422
  • Verified Structures Damaged: 212
  • Firefighter Injuries: 5
    Civilian Fatalities: 11
  • Total Assigned Personnel: 3,408
  • Engines: 375
  • Hand Crews: 50
  • Dozers: 29
  • Water Tenders: 90
  • Helicopters: 16

  Weather

  The fire area will remain under a Red Flag Warning through Wednesday morning. Winds were generally calm this afternoon but will increase again tonight. Relative humidity will remain dry for all elevations, generally below 20%. Offshore flow will persist through early next week, with consistently gusty winds at high elevations along the northern edge of the fire.

  Sierra Madre

  No active curfew in Sierra Madre.
  On-Street parking is prohibited North of Grandview Ave.:

  • Do not park on the streets in Zones 1-16 and Zone 19. Street parking restrictions in these zones will remain in effect until 3:00 pm, January 19, 2025.

  Be prepared to present reasonable ID as proof of residence in order to re-enter Zones 1-16 & Zone 19
  Sierra Madre Police are patrolling the entire City and have brought in reinforcements to ensure the safety of the City as a whole.

  Arcadia Unified

  • Arcadia Unified Schools will be open on Monday, Jan. 13

  South Pasadena Unified

  • South Pasadena Unified Schools will be open on Monday, Jan. 13

  Alhambra Unified

  • Alhambra Unified Schools will be open on Monday, Jan. 13

  San Gabriel Unified

  • Unified Schools will be open on Monday, Jan. 13 (with a modified schedule)

  Pasadena Unified

  • Pasadena Unified Schools will remain closed through Friday, Jan. 17:

  On Monday, January 13, 2025, between 9:00 am and 11:00 am, all families impacted by the wildfire and windstorm can drive through and pick up meals for the children in their family at three school sites.
  The meal distribution site at Field Elementary is now closed.

  School Hubs Offering Meals District-wide:

  • Wilson Middle School Campus
    300 Madre St.
    Pasadena, CA 91107
  • McKinley School
    325 S. Oak Knoll Ave.
    Pasadena, CA 91101
  • Madison Elementary
    515 Ashtabula St.
    Pasadena, CA 91104

  As we recover from the Windstorm while still dealing with the Eaton Fire, we will find strength in each other and honor the spirit of our community, knowing that together, we can overcome even the toughest of challenges.