ALTADENA, Calif. (KTLA) – A new wildfire broke out in the Eaton Canyon area near Altadena Tuesday night, forcing evacuations as devastating storms continue to batter Southern California.
The Eaton Fire was first reported around 6:30 p.m. and has since grown to more than 400 acres, Angeles National Forest officials said.
Crews from the Pasadena Fire Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department and U.S. Forest Service are responding to the blaze, and surrounding areas are being evacuated.
Areas where evacuation is mandatory:
East of Altadena Drive Quineloa Canyon Road Outpost Lane Glen Springs Coolidge Miranda Roosevelt Veranda Kenclair Foxridge Canyon Close Grand Oak East of New York Drive East of Altadena Drive Sierra Madre West of Villa Avenue
Shelter for evacuated residents is available at All Saints Church, located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue in Pasadena, directly across from Pasadena City Hall.
Details are still limited and it is unclear how many homes and buildings could be threatened.
A massive wildfire broke out in the Pacific Palisades early Tuesday, forcing more than 30,000 residents to evacuate as the rapidly advancing fire burned more than 2,900 acres and threatened more than 10,000 homes. It was done.
Horses evacuate as residents evacuate to safety following a mandatory evacuation order for the Eaton Canyon Fire near Altedena on January 7, 2025. (KTLA) January 7, 2025 The Eaton Fire near Altadena has burned hundreds of acres and threatened homes. (KTLA) On January 7, 2025, the Eaton Fire burned hundreds of acres near Altadena. (Warning) California) On January 7, 2025, the Eaton Fire burned hundreds of acres near Altadena. (California Alert)
The destructive and life-threatening storm is expected to reach maximum wind speeds starting at 10pm Tuesday night and continuing into Wednesday morning.
Fire officials are asking the public to be prepared, heed evacuation warnings and stay off the roads if possible so emergency personnel can access areas at risk.
Los Angeles County fire officials said the fast-moving fire posed a “significant threat to life and property.”
“If you are in an evacuation area, please bring all necessary items with you in preparation for an extended evacuation,” Pasadena Fire Department officials said.
“I’ve been forecasting in this city for 21 years and I’ve never seen winds like this before,” said KTLA meteorologist Kai Goldberg, who lives near the fire area. “A huge oak tree that’s 80 to 90 years old is falling down right now. People are leaving. They’re packing up their belongings. The house is filled with smoke right now.”
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Eaton Fire Resources: | Cal Fire | U.S. Angeles National Forest |
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