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Family returns to home destroyed by Eaton Fire
An Altadena family returned to see the wreckage of their home, which was destroyed by the Eaton Fire, at the insistence of their oldest son. The family says the children are struggling to grasp what happened.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Fire authorities said a 13,000+ acre fire in the Angeles National Forest and LA's San Gabriel Valley, including the communities of Altadena and La Cañada Flintridge, turned deadly as the firefight against the wind-driven blaze continued.
In an update Thursday afternoon, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said the fire is estimated at 13,690 acres with 0% containment. Investigators believe at least 4,000 to 5,000 structures including homes, commercial structures, or other smaller buildings, are either damaged or destroyed.
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Eaton Fire flares up at peak of Mount Wilson
In an update Thursday morning, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said that in addition to the fatalities, 1,000 structures were damaged, and several injuries have been reported. Four firefighters are injured, officials confirmed.
At least five people have been killed. Multiple injuries have been reported, including a firefighter who suffered a "significant injury from a fall" Thursday morning, Marrone said. That firefighter is recovering.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said he expects the death toll to climb based on the devastating damage he’s observed, saying in some areas, "it looks like a bomb went off."
By noon, the flames from the fire reached the summit of Mt. Wilson. On Wednesday, Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Blanco, said at least five campuses were damaged in the fire. They include Eliot Arts Magnet, Franklin Elementary, which closed in 2020, Edison, Noyes, and Loma Alta.
The fire was first reported Tuesday near Altadena and Midwick drives just after 6:15 p.m. in Altadena.
Some communities under evacuation orders include Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Altadena, and Sierra Madre.
Curfew
Los Angeles County has issued a mandatory curfew for any evacuation order and evacuation order areas in the cities of Los Angeles, Malibu and Santa Monica and any unincorporated areas of the county from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily until the order is lifted.
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Deadly Eaton Fire prompts mandatory curfew
In an update Thursday afternoon, LASD Sheriff Luna said a mandatory curfew will be implemented around the perimeter of the fire area.
At least 16 looting arrests have been made in evacuated areas across LA County, according to officials.
Nursing Home Evacuated
A FOX 11 ground crew was at the scene in Altadena as a group of nursing home residents were in the process of being evacuated.
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Nursing home residents rescued from Altadena fire
Nursing home residents were safely evacuated from the scene of the Eaton fire devastating parts of Altadena and Pasadena.
SUGGESTED: Thousands forced to evacuate from Pacific Palisades fire
In addition to family members and loved ones living in nursing homes, animals were also seen being escorted out of the dangerous fire. FOX 11's Gina Silva caught up with a duo that was escorting horses from the fire scene in Altadena.
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Sights, sounds of Palisades, Pasadena wildfires
Here are some of the most powerful images captured during FOX 11's ongoing coverage of the two Los Angeles County fires that devastated the Pacific Palisades and the Altadena-Pasadena areas.
Don't Drink the Water
Pasadena Water and Power is urging residents not to drink water out of the tap in evacuated areas. Officials warn drinking water in the evacuated areas could get you sick due to debris and elevated turbidity possibly interfering with the systems.
Evacuation Orders
Officials have asked residents to "leave now."
A map of the Eaton Fire evacuation zone.
Residents north of Woodbury to the 210 Freeway and east of JPL Laboratories are under evacuation order. An evacuation order was in also effect for those in the following areas:
- East of Altadena Drive
- Kinneloa Cyn Road
- Outpost Lane
- Glen Springs Road
- Coolidge Avenue
- Roosevelt Avenue
- Veranda Avenue
- Kengary Lane
- Fox Ridge Drive
- Canyon Close Road
- North Grand Oak Avenue
Evacuation Warnings
Residents north of the 210 Freeway and east of Angelus Crest to JPL are under an evacuation warning.
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Looters will be arrested: Sheriff
Thieves taking advantage of abandoned property and anyone who doesn't heed evacuation orders will be arrested, Sheriff Robert Luna said.
Evacuation Shelters
Those impacted by LA County's fires can find assistance at the following locations:
- Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
- El Camino Real Charter High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Residents can take their large animals to the following centers:
- Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
- Pierce College Equestrian Center, 7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills
- Agoura Animal Care Center, 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Theme Park Closures
Universal Studios Hollywood and the Universal CityWalk were closed on Thursday due to the wind and fire conditions in the area.
Weather Conditions
The National Weather Service said the area remains under a Red Flag Warning through Friday evening.
How To Donate
Several Pasadena-area service groups, including Neighborhood Survants and Pasadena Organizing for Progress, are holding a relief drive for Eaton Fire victims.
Needed items include cases of water, children and adult diapers, baby bottles, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, gift cards for food and non-perishable food items like granola bars and chips.
The donations will be accepted until 7 Thursday evening, and again Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 236 W. Mountain Ave. in Pasadena.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is also accepting donations of non-perishable food items, which can be dropped off at 1734 East 41st Street in Los Angeles and 2300 Pellissier Place in the City of Industry on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monetary donations can also be made via the Food Bank's website at l-a-food-bank-dot-org. The food bank has a network of more than 600 partner agencies. If you or someone you know is impacted, use the food bank's "Find Food Pantry Locator" on its website.