Eaton Fire Live Updates: Sunday, Jan. 12

Eaton Fire daily briefing (Photo – ANF)

Our live coverage of the Eaton Fire and recovery continues.

See you tomorrow with a new Eaton Fire Live Update: Jan. 13

~CB Team

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

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• Sunday, January 12

  8:10 pm

  Sunday, January 12, Update

  

  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.

  See you tomorrow with a new Live Update for Eaton Fire: January 13.

• 7:36 pm

  Some Pasadena City Services To Reopen Monday, January 13

  The City of Pasadena will reopen some city service counters to the public on Monday, January 13, 2025, following last week’s high winds and wildfires. Other services will remain closed…(Full Story).

• 7:08 pm

  Pasadena Water and Power Starts Testing Fire Impacted Drinking Water System

  As the Eaton Fire raged in parts of Pasadena, it caused damage to several City reservoirs and pump stations.

  The full article is here.

  

  A burnt reservoir in Pasadena (Photo – Screenshot)

• 7:03 pm

  City of Sierra Madre – Update

  All Evacuation Orders have been lifted, citizens can begin the return to their homes. Zones 1-16 and Zone 19 are now Evacuation Warning Zones. On-street parking is prohibited in these zones. Police are patrolling not just the Evacuation Warning Zones but all of Sierra Madre to ensure we remain safe.

  The Pasadena Unified School District schools are closed through January 17

• 6:57 pm

  City of Arcadia

  The Evacuation Order for the City of Arcadia has been lifted for homes north of Elkins Avenue (Zone 1). Residents in this area remain under an Evacuation Warning. Residents south of Elkins Avenue are no longer under an Evacuation Warning. For a detailed map of the evacuation status, please visit protect.genasys.com.

  Residents are strongly encouraged to take the following precautions when entering burn areas:

   • Wear respiratory protection, such as N-95 or P-100 masks, to reduce exposure to ash.

   • Use eye protection, long-sleeved shirts, long pants or coveralls, and close-toed shoes.

   • Avoid using leaf blowers or shop vacuums, and refrain from vigorous sweeping, which can create harmful ash clouds.
• 6:28 pm

  Angeles National Forest – Evening Update

  The Eaton fire is currently 14,117 acres, 27% contained and 3,155 total personnel.
• 6:19 pm

  Arcadia Unified Schools

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

• 6:18 pm

  South Pasadena Unified Schools

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

• 5:54 pm

  Watch the Replay of the Community Meeting

• 5:52 pm

  Sierra Madre Police:

  Sierra Madre Evacuation Orders are lifted for all Genasys Zones, including the canyon, effective January 12, 2025 4:00 pm.

• 5:50 pm

  The Red Cross:

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

• 5:47 pm

  Bottled Water Distribution Continues

  Distribution of bottled water to residents of Pasadena and Altadena that are impacted by the Eaton Fire, will continue on Monday:

  450 N. Lake Ave.
  Monday, Jan. 13
  10:00 am to 3:00 pm

  The center is operated by the City of Pasadena in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

• 5:43 pm

  Glendale Emergency Numbers

  Emergency Contacts:

  • Fire Department:
    (818) 956-4800
  • Glendale Water and Power:
    (855) 550-4497
  • Public Works:
    (818) 548-3950
  • Police Department:
    (818) 548-4911
  • Pasadena Humane Society:
    (626) 792-7151
• 5:41 pm

  Extended

  The Red Flag Warning in Pasadena has been extended through 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, based on critical fire weather conditions. A further extension of the Red Flag Day is possible.

• 5:31 pm

  Hastings Ranch

  A portion of the mandatory evacuation for Hastings Ranch has been downgraded to an evacuation warning.

  Note: All intersections north of Alegria Ave. between Riviera Dr. and Michillinda Ave. are closed and remain under a mandatory evacuation order.

  • Closed Roads:
  • Riviera Dr.
  • Daveric Dr.
  • Leonard Ave.
  • Coronet Ave.
  • Hastings Ranch Dr.
  • Medford Rd.
  • Valley View Ave.
  • Rexford Ave.
  • Tropical Ave.
  • Michillinda Ave.
  • Denair St.
• 5:24 pm

  José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen Feeds Heroes and Displaced in Pasadena

  

  Chef José Andrés comforting an evacuee at the Pasadena Convention Center (Photo – ColoradoBlvd/Daniel Peters)

  Chef José Andrés, and his renowned humanitarian organization, World Central Kitchen (WCK), have mobilized to Southern California in response to the state’s most catastrophic wildfires. Read Full Story.

• 3:51 pm

  Some Areas Opened for Residents in Altadena

  

  By the Mausoleum in Altadena (Photo – Melissa Michelson)

  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the repopulation of some Altadena streets impacted by the Eaton Fire effective 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Full details here.

• 3:16 pm

  Warning from the US National Weather Service

  

• 3:09 pm

  Eaton Fire Community Meeting Reminder

  Eaton Fire Community Meeting

  Sunday, January 12, 2025, 4 p.m.

  Location: Pasadena City College Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91106

  Parking: Lot 5, Enter Off S. Bonnie Ave.

  Virtual Option and Livestream: https://youtube.com/@LosAngelesCountyFD/streams

  A room will be set up for our Spanish speaking community.
• 2:40 pm

  National Guard Update

  Gov. Newsom today has increased California National Guard personnel activated to support the wildfire response efforts to a total of about 2,500 service members – up from 1,000.

• 2:35 pm

  PUSD Grab & Go Meal Updates

  January 12, 2025

  Dear PUSD Community,

  Starting tomorrow, Monday, January 13, 2025, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) program will provide an opportunity for all families to drive through and pick up meals for the children in their family at three of school sites.

  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

  The meal distribution site at Field Elementary is now closed.

  Two meals will be provided, breakfast and lunch, for each student. Starting tomorrow, meals will be available for pick up between 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Monday through Friday, in the parking lot or bus lane at each participating school. Please stay in your car and meals will be passed to your car.

  This program will be solely for the pick-up of meals and meals may not be consumed on site.

  Your well-being and safety remain at the forefront of our decisions during this challenging time. Please know we are here to support you and your family and we will continue to share resources as the information becomes available.

  Sincerely,

  Elizabeth Blanco, Superintendent

  Elizabeth Powell, Food and Nutrition Services Director

• 2:12 pm

  DMV Suspends Fees

  For qualifying individuals impacted by the fires, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has waived the fees for those who have lost their driver’s license, ID card, vehicle registration, or title. Sticker replacements can now be requested at no cost. Deadlines for vehicle registrations and title transfers are extended, and no late penalties will be applied during this period. For more information, visit the DMV webpage by clicking here or call 1 (800) 777-0133.

   

• 2:00 pm

  Practical Advice

  This is a great list of practical advice from Donna Granata.

  Here is some helpful advice for fire victims:ACTION PLAN for those who had loss.

  Start with the small list:

  1. Get a PO Box

  2. Longer term rental search – include insurance on it so they pay directly for rental. Find a nice place that you like, don’t settle. You should be able to get a “Like Property” so insurance should cover a nice place for you to live while you work through all this. You might be living here for 2 years, so choose wisely.

  3. Find a place to buy some sturdy boots and gloves. Get some shovels.

  4. Start working on the personal property list (this is not fun at all, be prepared to cry we sure did). Write down the moment you remember – keep list on phone or pad of paper with you at all times.

  5. Save receipts. Loss of use insurance will cover incidentals too – hairbrush, phone chargers, etc.

  6. As you buy things, tell the store owner your situation. Most stores will give you some level of discount as their way of helping you.

  7. Let people do things for you. Do you have a friend that you can send to the store to buy you some basic clothes or comfort foods? Let them do it – they want to help and you don’t need to spend time doing these errands. (The ‘fun’ of shopping is gone…it quickly becomes a chore because you don’t want a new shirt, you want the one that you always liked to wear but now it’s gone and you are sad/mad.)

  The Big List:

  1. Register at the shelters, with Red Cross and any other agency there, california FEMA, etc. a. Most of the aid coming in will use these lists as a point of contact and will help to ensure that you don’t get left out of anything. b. This will be especially important should FEMA be activated, which in my opinion is very likely with the amount of devastation experienced.

  2. Call Homeowners/Rental insurance to trigger “Loss of Use” . This typically will allow you to be in a “Like” property for x number of years and sometimes has a dollar limit attached and sometimes not, this is dependent on your policy. a. This coverage should also give you some immediate access to funds for essentials, clothes, toothbrushes, food, etc. b. This will also get the ball rolling for the insurance claim on your home and rebuilding/personal property Dollars.

  3. Get a PO Box and forward all mail to the Box. . Use this PO Box as the mailing address on all forms you begin to fill out.

  4. Start Searching for a Long term rental. . Coordinate with your insurance company so that payments can be made directly from them using your “Loss of Use” money. a. Plan on renting 1-2 years, but do not necessarily sign a lease for a full two years as circumstances can change.

  5. Itemized List of belongings – (This is very hard but very necessary for your claim) . I would organize by room and list everything that was there with a replacement cost. (you will cry a lot doing this and that is ok)

  a. Replacement Cost should be what it would cost to replace not on sale from pottery barn, it should not be the price you paid for it with that 50% off coupon.

  b. Make sure you list everything, even if it is above and beyond your policy limit. This is very important because everything above and beyond the policy limit is considered a Loss and can be claimed as such on your taxes – See #9

  6. Call all of your utilities and either freeze or cancel service. Electric, Gas, TV, Land Line phone a. Newspaper delivery, either cancel or update to PO Box.

  7. Call the rest of your insurance points as needed. Car insurance a. Any specialty insurance for unique items

  8. Permits – An unfortunate necessity. Debris Removal – as things wind down it will be necessary to remove the debris, this requires a permit usually. (This should be covered by your insurance, we had to force the issue but ask repeatedly.)

  a. Erosion Control – If you are on any kind of hill or have sloped property you will need to put some sort of erosion control measures in place, again this will need some sort of permit.

  b. Temporary Power Pole/Trailer on site Permit – Getting this earlier on can prove helpful in both the rebuilding process.

  9. Taxes . You will be able to claim the monetary loss of the value of all your items minus what you receive from your insurance company. I’m unfamiliar with the exact laws, but I believe that we were able to carry our losses back 2-5 years and received most of the money that we had paid in taxes back in a nice large check.

  10. Network with others. You will learn so much from others as you go through the rebuilding process. We all have our strengths so share yours and use others. The amount of time that you will spend on the rebuild, insurance, recovery process is staggering so you need to use all your resources.

• 1:50 pm

  Resources for Homeowners, Renters, and Small Businesses

  Recovering from the Eaton Canyon Fire requires immediate action, careful planning, and access to the right resources.

  An excellent resource from the Altadena Town Council can be found here.

• 1:45 pm

  Fire Updates

  Southern California wildfires progress

  Kenneth Fire: 100% containment

  Sunset Fire: 100% containment

  Lidia Fire: 100% containment

  Hurst Fire: 89% containment

  Eaton Fire: 27% containment

  Palisades Fire: 11% containment

   

• 1:26 pm

  Mount Wilson Observatory Update

  Some of the electrical systems are back up, and the 150-foot tower HPWREN cameras are back online. Firefighters remain present and are actively stationed along the south ridgeline to protect the antenna farm and the Observatory. The Observatory (& the Angeles National Forest) remain closed.

• 12:42 pm

  FEMA Assistance

  Those needing to apply for assistance & have a disability or language need, FEMA will ensure you get the support that’s best for you. They provide sign language interpreters, braille materials & specialists to help identify the right assistance you need.

• 12:28 pm

  National Weather Service

  According to the National Weather Service Los Angeles, Santa Ana wind gusts up to 70 MPH are forecast in Southern California starting tonight into Wednesday.

• 12:21 pm

  Caltech Update

  Caltech classes will resume Monday, January 13th.

• 12:12 pm

  South Pasadena

  Joint statement from South Pasadena Police Chief Solinsky & Fire Chief Lloyd:

  Dear South Pasadena Community,

  Despite the recent wind damage and fire storms, South Pasadena’s public safety teams remain fully prepared to respond to any threats our City may face. We are committed to ensuring the safety of the community during these challenging times. The City is prepared for this event by updating emergency response plans, adding additional personnel, and activating our emergency operations center for a comprehensive response. We continue to remain watchful of changing conditions through the weekend and into next week.

  We encourage all residents to prepare for future emergencies by staying informed and having an emergency plan in place. For the latest updates and information regarding windstorms, fires, evacuations, and other emergency services, residents are encouraged to opt in to South Pasadena Police Department communication alerts by texting 91030 to 888777. For updates and resources, please visit our website at www.southpasadenaca.gov/windstorm-event, follow the City’s official social media channels, and download the City’s mobile app SouthPas Mobile.

  Our thoughts are with those who have experienced loss or hardship during this challenging time Please know that the City of South Pasadena is here to support you, and our public safety teams remain dedicated to assisting our community in recovery and resiliency.

• 11:56 am

  Yard Vegetables

  Residents who remained in the area are reaching out to harvest the vegetables in their yards. Our advice is to thoroughly clean the produce, as soot can be harmful and is not safe to ingest.

• 11:52 am

  Alhambra Donations and Distributions

  Drop & Pick Up Event for Fire Survivors

  117 Main St.

  Alhambra

  10am – 10pm thru Thursday, 1/16

  Donations needed: toilet paper, baby wipes, bottled water, individual snacks, baby food, personal hygiene items, pet food, baby strollers (clothes are not needed at this time).
• 11:32 am

  FEMA Assistance in Alhambra

  The FEMA staff will be at the Alhambra Library in Reese Hall on:

  Sunday, 1/12 |  1 PM – 5 PM

  Monday, 1/13 | 9 AM – 5 PM

  For more details on disaster assistance, visit FEMA.gov

   
• 11:18 am

  San Gabriel Valley Humane Society

  The San Gabriel Valley Humane Society is currently accepting donations and distributing for those affected by the fires.

  They will be there today (Sunday) until 4:30 pm.

  They are also still open for adoptions. Walk throughs start at noon.
• 11:06 am

  Executive Order Speeds Up Process

  Governor Newsom signed an executive order aimed at accelerating the reconstruction of homes and businesses affected by the recent  fires. This order suspends certain environmental permitting and review processes under the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act, and also extends protections against price gouging to facilitate affordable rebuilding.

• 10:38 am

  Pasadena Humane

  Pet owners can visit the donation distribution site at the Pasadena Humane until further notice to pick up needed items.

  Volunteers will be on-site to sort and distribute items to pet owners in need.
• 10:26 am

  FEMA

  FEMA officials will be present at the following Los Angeles County libraries between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday 01/12 and Monday 01/13 to assist residents impacted by the wildfires:

  • Alhambra Civic Center Library: 101 S 1st St. in Alhambra
    Open January 12 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    Monday, January 13 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • 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
• 10:16 am

  For Pasadena and Altadena Residents:

  Bottled Water Distribution is open for residents impacted by the Eaton Fire at:

  450 N. Lake Ave. 
  Sunday, Jan. 12
  10:00 am to 3:00 pm

• 10:11 am

  From the National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles/Oxnard:

  Critical Fire Weather conditions will continue through Wednesday.

  • Moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds will affect the typical Santa Ana Wind Corridors on Sunday morning and again Monday through Wednesday.
  • Periods of winds gusting 30 to 50 mph, except 50 to 75 mph for wind prone mountains and foothills through at least Tuesday with the strongest winds likely into this morning, and again late Monday into Tuesday. These winds combined with dry air and dry vegetation will keep the fire weather threat in the area. Continue to practice fire safety by avoiding work that creates sparks, report any smoke, and stay informed.
• 10:07 am

  Community Meeting on Sun., Jan. 12 at 4:00 pm

  In-person location:
  Pasadena City College
  Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium
  1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
  Pasadena, CA 91106
  Parking:
  Lot 5, Enter Off S. Bonnie Ave.

  Anticipating a high volume of in-person attendance, residents are encouraged, if able, to attend virtually. It will be streamed live on the Los Angeles Fire Department’s YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@LosAngelesCountyFD

• 10:04 am

  Seven LA County Library Sites to Host FEMA Staff

  

  San Gabriel Library (Photo – lacountylibrary.org)

  • Read Full Article
• 10:03 am

  Rep. Chu and Members of CA Congress Tour Eaton Fire Area

  

  Rep. Chu and CA Congressmembers touring Altadena and Northern Pasadena (Photo – Office of Judy Chu)

  • Read Full Article
• 9:59 am

  Fire May Leave Deeper Inequality in Its Wake:

  A drive through the charred neighborhoods around Altadena shows that the fires also burned through a remarkable haven for generations of Black families avoiding discriminatory housing practices elsewhere. They have been communities of racial and economic diversity, where many people own their own homes.

  Some now fear the most destructive fires in California’s history have altered that for good. Recovery and rebuilding may be out of reach for many, and pressures of gentrification could be renewed.

  > Read full Article by the Associated Press.

• 9:36 am

  Latest Update

  • The Eaton Fire is currently 14,117 acres, 27% contained and 3,155 total personnel.

  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.

  Last night:

  • Firefighters continued tactical patrols and responded to public calls for service.
  • Strong winds overnight contributed to active fire behavior with interior flare ups. Today, minimal fire growth is expected with continued smoldering and creeping.
  • Burned structures and heavy fuels will continue to hold heat.
  • In addition to perimeter control, crews will work to mitigate hazard trees along roadways to provide safety for firefighters and the public.
• 8:50 am

  Protecting Against Bad Air Quality

  The following recommendations will help protect you and your family from harmful effects of bad air quality:

  • If you see or smell smoke, or notice particles and ash in the air, stay indoors to limit exposure, especially if you have heart or lung conditions, are elderly, or have children.
  • Keep indoor air clean by closing windows and doors. Use air conditioners that recirculate air to filter out harmful particles.
  • Wear an N95 or P100 mask if you must go outside in smoky conditions for long periods of time in areas with heavy smoke or where ash is present.
  • Avoid air conditioners that only bring in outside air and don’t recirculate. Check and replace air filters regularly. Filters labeled “MERV13” or higher are most effective for removing smoke particles. HEPA air purifiers can further reduce indoor particles.
  • If it’s too hot to keep windows and doors closed and you don’t have an air conditioner, go to a public place like a library or shopping center to stay cool and protect yourself from harmful air.
  • Avoid using fireplaces, candles, or vacuums. Clean dusty surfaces with a damp cloth and don’t smoke.
  • If you experience symptoms like severe coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, palpitations, nausea, or unusual fatigue, contact your doctor or go to urgent care. For life-threatening symptoms, call 911.
  • When smoke lingers, fine particles may build up indoors even if you can’t see them. Masks can protect against larger particles, but most don’t block fine particles or toxic gases, which are more harmful.
  • Practice safe clean-up following a fire. Follow the ash clean-up and food safety instructions at publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/wildfire.
• 8:41 am

  Prohibition of Leaf Blowers

  To help protect the health and wellbeing of residents, the use of power air blowers, including leaf blowers, is prohibited until further notice. These devices stir up ash and particulate matter into the air, further worsening air quality and increasing health risks for everyone and their pets, particularly for those with respiratory conditions, older adults, children, and other vulnerable populations.

  The order applies to all areas of Los Angeles County due to the widespread presence of ash and particulate matter in the air throughout the entire region.

• 8:31 am

  Assistance For Small Businesses

  Assistance for small businesses is available through the federal Small Business Administration (SBA). Businesses, homeowners, renters, and private nonprofit organizations can apply for an SBA disaster loan. You must be located in a declared disaster area and meet other eligibility criteria depending on the type of loan.

  SBA disaster loans can be used for losses not covered by insurance or funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for both personal and business, and business operating expenses that could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

  For more information, click here.

• 8:18 am

  Tips to Guard Against Scammers

  Follow these tips to protect yourself from being exploited:

  • Avoid rushing into repairs, no matter how badly they are needed.
  • Get multiple bids before selecting a contractor.
  • Be cautious about door-to-door offers of repair services or flyers that are left at your property.
  • Ask trusted friends, family, and associates for recommendations about contractors they have hired.
  • Get proof that the person you are dealing with has a contractor license for the type of work that needs to be done.
  • Get a written contract that details every aspect of the work plan.

  Contact the Contractors State License Board at 1 (800) 321-2752 to check a contractor’s license or get further information on home and property pairs.

• 8:12 am

  Non-Green Storm Debris

  For storm debris other than green waste materials, such as broken swing sets, fences, gates, lawn furniture, etc. contact your City of Pasadena approved Franchise Hauler.

• 8:06 am

  Live Press Conference

  To watch the live press conference, click here.

• 8:02 am

  Pasadena Windstorm Debris Pickup

  Collection of green waste debris has begun by Pasadena’s Public Works Department. Residents can assist in the clean-up effort by placing their green waste (branches, bushes, leaves, grass clippings, etc.) in their yard waste container or on the street next to the curb.

  Do not include any other debris besides yard waste. Your yard waste should be loose as it will be shredded after it has been collected. Do not place it in plastic bags as these will jam the shredder. Do not block your driveway or your neighbors with your debris. Leave room for your trash cans and do not extend your green waste further than the width of a parked car. Do not leave yard waste debris in alleys.

• 7:52 am

  New Death Toll

  Eleven people have died from the Eaton Fire. As search and rescue efforts continue, this number is anticipated to increase.

• 7:44 am

  Eaton Fire

  The Eaton Fire is now 27% contained.

• 1:28 am

  Saturday Jan. 11 Recap

  

  At the Pasadena Convention Center (Photo – Reg Green)

  On Saturday, January 11, 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.

  Eaton Fire Stats

  • Estimated acreage: 14,117
  • Containment: 15%
  • Verified Structures Destroyed: 1,211
  • Verified Structures Damaged: 166
  • Firefighter Injuries:  5
  • Civilian Fatalities: 8
  • Total Assigned Personnel: 3,155 Engines: 327 Hand Crews: 45 Dozers: 41 Water Tenders: 90
  • Helicopters: 15

  There will be a Community Meeting on Sunday, January 12, at 4:00 pm where officials will provide the current fire situation, address questions, and discuss recovery.

  Creek Fire Stats

  Located in the Big Tujunga Canyon Rd in the Angeles National Forest near Sunland-Tujunga:

  • Fire Size: 3 acres
  • Percent Contained: 80%
  • Firefighters successfully held the fire at 3 acres and increased containment to 80%.
  • Crews will continue to patrol the area and improve control lines.

  Weather

  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.

  Angeles National Forest Closure

  The entire Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed for public safety and the protection of natural resources from January 8, 2025, at 5:00 pm 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.
  2. Being on any National Forest System Road within the Angeles National Forest.
  3. Being on any National Forest System Trail within the Angeles National Forest.

  On Sunday, the Convention center shelter will officially become a Red Cross shelter.