Crews are working hard to fight the Eaton Fire and are making significant progress.
The fire has damaged or destroyed more than 7,000 structures since it broke out Tuesday night near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive in the Altadena area, according to CalFire’s preliminary estimates.
As of early Sunday morning, the Eaton Fire was 27% contained and had burned 14,117 acres, Angeles National Forest officials said. More than 3,150 personnel have been dispatched to fight the fire.
A total of 11 people died in the fire. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office announced the locations of those killed in the Eaton Fire, all in Altadena.
3400 block of Monte Rosa Drive 300 block of Alta Pine Drive 100 block of West Terrace Street (occurred on January 8) 3200 block of Tonia Avenue (two people died at this location) 100 block of East Las Flores Drive 100 block of East Sacramento Street 800 block West Terrace Street 100 block (occurred on January 10) 3000 block Krentz Avenue 200 block of Wapello Street 30 block of West Pine Street
The only confirmed death so far is Victor Shaw, 66, who died on Jan. 8 while holding a garden hose while trying to protect his home on Monte Rosa Drive.
In its latest update, CalFire said it continued to conduct tactical patrols while responding to public calls for help and that minimal fire growth was observed Saturday.
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“[On Saturday night]In addition to controlling the perimeter, crews worked to mitigate hazardous trees along the roadway to ensure the safety of firefighters and the public,” officials said. “Due to continued fire activity, numerous downed trees, downed power lines, gas leaks, and power outages, evacuation orders remain in effect for the affected cities.”
Homeowners Sohrab Nafisi, left, and Christine Minders in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jay C. Hong) Kenneth Snowden (AP Photo/Jay C. Hong) (Left), in the aftermath of the Eaton fire on Friday, January, with her brother Kim, center, and Ronnie surveying the damage to fire-ravaged property. January 10, 2025, in Altadena, California (AP Photo/Jay C. Hong) Kenneth Snowden, left, surveys damage to fire-ravaged property with his brother Ronnie in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, 2025. Friday, Jan. 10 Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hon) A man reacts when he comes across the remains of a fire-ravaged building in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) The 1887 Andrew McNally House mansion on Mariposa Avenue in Altadena, seen on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, is owned by Eaton. It was destroyed in a fire. (Sarah Reingewirtz/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images)The Andrew McNally House, built in 1887 by co-founder of the Rand McNally Publishing Company, was destroyed Thursday, Jan. 1, after being destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Being photographed. Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) A burned out car lies near the ruins of a destroyed home in the Eaton Fire, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP (Photo/Chris Pizzello) Altadena Community Church was photographed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, the day after it was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Altadena, California (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Firefighters put out burning embers at a home on Santa Rosa Street, also known as Christmas Tree Lane after the Eaton Fire destroyed the home, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris・Pizze (b) The Andrew McNally House, built in 1887 by co-founder Rand McNally, after being destroyed by the Eaton Fire on Thursday, January 9, 2025 in Altadena, California. (Associated Press) Photo/Chris Pizzello ) On Thursday, Jan. 2, from left, Rob Ramsey, Christina Larson, and Larson’s husband Chris, co-owner of Rancho Bar, look into the ruins of Rancho Bar, the day after it was destroyed in the Eaton Fire. Altadena, California, September 2025 (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) A burned out car lies near the ruins of a home destroyed in the Eaton Fire. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Emergency vehicles drive through areas destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Thursday, January 9, 2025, Altadena, California (AP Photo/John Locher)
The firefight is developing as strong Santa Ana winds return to the region, but CalFire says the strongest winds in the forecast early in the week will be felt most at higher elevations and ridge tops. It’s called deaf.
However, the risk of increased fire activity remains. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties through Wednesday.
The NWS said existing fires and new fires can spread rapidly due to extreme fire behavior.
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Five more people were killed in the Palisades fire, which burned in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood and Malibu neighborhood on Tuesday. As of Sunday morning, it continued to spread north and east toward the San Fernando Valley and Brentwood, threatening homes and forcing evacuations.
The fire, which has burned more than 22,000 acres at the time of publication, is likely to end up being the costliest natural disaster in Los Angeles history.
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