Rose Bowl, Pasadena - The Eaton Fire Unified Command will hold a press conference on Thursday January 9, 2025 at 3:00PM. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, along with other fire & law officials will provide the latest information on the Eaton Fire.

The meeting will be live streamed on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@LosAngelesCountyFD

Start Date: Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, at 1:08 p.m.  

Location: Soledad Canyon Road in Acton, California

Unified Command: 

Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles County Fire

Fire Size: 348 acres 

Percent Contained: 60% 

Personnel: 65

Cause: Under investigation

CURRENT SITUATION: 

On Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, at around 1:08 p.m. firefighters responded to a brush fire reported on Soledad Canyon Road in Acton, CA. Overnight firefighters fought aggressively implementing dozer and handline around the fire, keeping the fire perimeter to 348 acres and bringing containment up to 60%. Today, crews will continue focusing on improving control lines and securing edges along Soledad Canyon Road and within the Polsa Rosa Ranch area. 

A red flag warning remains in effect for the area until 6:00 p.m. Friday. The Los Angeles County Fire Department is in unified command with the Angeles National Forest. 

Forest Closure:  

The entire Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed through Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 12:00 midnight (end of day) for public safety and the protection of natural resources. 

• To read Forest Order No. 05-01-25-01, click here.   
• The temporary closure of the forest is tied to critical fire danger. Visit the Angeles National Forest fire restrictions webpage for more information. 

Evacuation Map: For the most up-to-date evacuation information, visit Protect Genasys using the link: https://protect.genasys.com/zones/US-CA-XLA-PAS-E019?z=14.003579616721366&latlon=34.16776191835291%2C-118.08215038964448

Road Closures:

• https://pw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/
• https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Fire Information:

InciWeb Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-lidia-fire

Angeles National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/angeles

Los Angeles County Fire Department: https://fire.lacounty.gov/

Location: Eaton Canyon, Pasadena California

Fire Started: January 7, 2025 at 6:18 p.m.
Acres Burned: 10,600
Containment:0%        
Structures Threatened: 39,428
Structures Destroyed: 972
Structures Damaged: 84
Cause: Undetermined
Civilian Fatalities: 5    
Firefighter Injuries: 4
 
Total Assigned Personnel: 879   Engines: 123   Hand Crews: 7   Dozers: 16   Water Tenders: 5  

Current Situation: On Tuesday January 7th, 2025, at 6:18PM firefighters responded to a fire reported near Eaton Canyon in Pasadena, California. Today’s objectives are to perform fire suppression efforts aggressively while adhering to safe work practices to minimize threats to the public and emergency responders. Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued for the affected areas. Resources are currently operating in difficult to access terrain and wind speeds are presenting rapidly changing operational conditions. There have been reports that a number of structures have been damaged and destroyed. However, accurate counts have not been confirmed and damage inspection specialists have been ordered to assess the area. California Interagency Incident Management Team 5 assumed command of the Eaton Fire this morning and is working in unified command with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Angeles National Forest, Pasadena Fire Department, Arcadia Fire Department, Sierra Madre Fire Department, Pasadena Police Department & the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Weather: A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the area over the fire until 6PM Friday. Northeast winds will continue over the Eaton Fire through the next few days, with somewhat weaker winds Thursday followed by increasing winds in the afternoon. Winds will likely vary significantly between higher terrain and the lower elevations of the fire. Stronger gusts of 30-50 mph could sporadically affect lower elevations and favored valleys. Conditions will remain very dry, with minimum humidity in the teens to upper single digits Thursday afternoon. Poor overnight recoveries near or below 20 percent are forecasted for Thursday night.

A public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 546 W Ashby Apple Dr., Payson, AZ 85541. This meeting will also be livestreamed on the Tonto National Forest Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TontoNationalForest. A recording will be available. 

Crews focus on holding the Horton Fire to it’s current size during high winds.
Daily Update: January 9, 2025

Acres: 8,337 Containment: 23% Start Date: December 14, 2024
Location: Payson Ranger District, Arizona Cause: Under Investigation
Personnel: 486 Fuels: Timber, chaparral
Resources: 5 crews | 30 engines | 4 helicopters | 1 bulldozers | 4 water tenders
 

Highlights: With cold and wet conditions that decreased fire behavior, firefighters continued to patrol, mop up, and complete prep work along the fire perimeter. Firefighters also worked on addressing internal pockets of unburned fuels. Smoke and flames may be visible from these internal pockets, which are well within the interior of the fire. Due to the strengthened containment lines and decreased fire activity in the northwest edge of the fire, Gila County has lowered evacuation levels to READY for communities along the western containment line.
A public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 546 W Ashby Apple Dr., Payson, AZ 85541. This meeting will also be livestreamed on the Tonto National Forest Facebook page.
 

Operations: With today’s forecasted high winds, firefighters are focused on keeping the fire within its current footprint by strengthening and monitoring containment lines. Crews will continue to patrol the area, which includes work along the Horton Creek Trail and SR-260 corridor. Fire crews will also strengthen and assess containment lines in the Christopher Creek area, with the goal of reducing evacuation levels.

Weather: High winds and cold temperatures will continue and are expected to steadily rise. The incoming weather system will bring slightly higher temperatures, as well as strong northeasterly winds. Though humidity is currently high, windy conditions and rising temperatures can increase drier conditions and fire activity.

Smoke: Smoke continues to be visible in the area. Heavier concentrations can be seen in the morning and evening. For more information on local smoke impacts, visit https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/

TFR: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR 5/0461) is in place for the Horton Fire through January 31. More information is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_5_0461.html

Evacuations, Road Closures and Forest Orders: As of January 8, 2025, Tonto Creek Estates, Tonto Christian Camp, Tonto Fish Hatchery, and Zane Grey Cabins have returned to READY evacuation status. Communities along the SR-206 corridor such as Christopher Creek, Hunter Creek, R-C Scout Camp, and Kohls Ranch, remain in SET. The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the priority. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area. Visit https://www.facebook.com/GCPHCS/ for more information on evacuation notifications. 

A Forest closure order is in effect to protect public health and safety during the Horton Fire as well as protecting firefighting personnel engaging in wildland firefighting operations. More information can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices.

Smoke continues to be seen along the SR-260 corridor, and lane closures may occur if needed, in the interest of safety. Travelers are encouraged to monitor roadway status and conditions via AZ Department of Transportation at https://www.az511.com/

The entire Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed for public safety and the protection of natural resources from today, January 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. 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. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e). 

2. Being on any National Forest System Road within the Angeles National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e). 

3. Being on any National Forest System Trail within the Angeles National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a). 

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order: 

1. Any Federal, State or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty. 

2. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.

Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit are not exempt from the prohibitions listed above.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.

A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months or both 16 U.S.C. § 551, and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581. 

Start Date: Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, at 10:25 p.m. 

Location: Near the I-210 Foothill Freeway and Yarnell St. in Sylmar, CA

Unified Command: Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff, CAL FIRE

Fire Size:  855 acres 

Percent Contained: 10% 

Personnel: 300

Cause: Under investigation

CURRENT SITUATION: 

Today, firefighters held the fire north of the I-210 Foothill Freeway and successfully established control lines north to Santa Clara Divide Road. Crews were able to get a handle on a few flare-ups within the fire perimeter. Tonight, firefighters will continue to strengthen control lines and strategically apply dozer lines to minimize fire growth. 

A red flag warning remains in effect for the area until 6:00 p.m. Thursday. The Los Angeles Fire Department is in unified command with the Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff, and CAL FIRE. 

Evacuation Map: For the most up-to-date evacuation information, visit Protect Genasys using the link: https://protect.genasys.com/zones/US-CA-XLA-PAS-E019?z=14.003579616721366&latlon=34.16776191835291%2C-118.08215038964448

Road Closures:

• https://pw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/
• https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Fire Information:

InciWeb Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-hurst-fire

Angeles National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/angeles

Los Angeles County Fire Department: https://fire.lacounty.gov/

Los Angeles Fire Department: https://lafd.org/