Greater Los Angeles Wildfires - Eaton Canyon Fire
Current Eaton Canyon Wildfire Information
Updated: January 12, 2025, at 10:30pm
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires across Greater Los Angeles. We understand the fear and uncertainty these situations bring, and 211 LA is here to connect you with vital resources to help keep you and your loved ones safe. Below are the latest updates on the fires, evacuation orders, shelters, and other essential services.
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Eaton Canyon Fire
- Size: 14,117 acres
- Containment: 27%
- Emergency Alerts
- LA County Emergency Updates
Evacuation Orders
🚨 Evacuation Map: View Updated Evacuation Zones
Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for these areas:
- The areas North of Orange Grove/Rosemead Blvd, East of Lake Ave. and West of Michilllinda Ave.
Curfew
As of January 9th, a curfew from 6:00pm to 6:00am is imposed in any "Evacuation Order Zone" or any "Evacuation Warning Zone" within the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Malibu, and all unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
The order shall not apply to residents living within an evacuation warning zone, who are traveling to or from their places of residence.
Evacuation Shelters
- Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona 90025
Accepts small & large animals. - Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green St. Pasadena, CA 91101
- Arcadia Recreation and Community Services 375 Campus Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007
- Pomona Fairplex 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona 91750
- Westwood Recreation Center 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025
- The Dream Center 2301 Bellevue Ave. Los Angeles CA 90026
- Stoner Recreation Center – 1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA 91362
- Van Nuys Recreation Center - 14301 Vanowen St. Van Nuys, 91405
- Lanark Recreation Center, 21816 Lanark St. Canoga Park, CA 91304
Animal Shelters
Small Animals:
- Pasadena Humane Society 361 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena
- Agoura Animal Care Center, 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills
- Downey Animal Care Center, 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey
- Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster
- Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale
Large Animals:
- Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona
- Industry Hills Expo, 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry
- LA Equestrian, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank
Road Closures & Transportation
Keep informed about road closures and detours:
For immediate assistance or additional support, dial 2-1-1. Please take all evacuation orders seriously, follow local guidance, and stay safe during this challenging time. 211 LA is here to support you every step of the way.
Power Outage Information & Water Alerts
Pasadena Water and Power is distributing bottled water for PWP customers in the Eaton Fire impacted areas at the following location.
- 450 N. Lake Ave
- Sunday, January 12- 10:00am to 3:00pm
County & City Department Closures
- LA County Library closed locations: Malibu, and Topanga libraries
- Pasadena Libraries will be closed until further notice.
- Parks and Recreation closed locations are listed at https://parks.lacounty.gov/
Food Resources
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
- Food and Nutrition for Older Adults
- LA County Aging and Disabilities Dept. Disaster Food Pantry Sites
- LAUSD Student Meal Distribution
- World Central Kitchen
School Closures
See the Los Angeles County Office of Education for a list of all LA County School Districts reporting closures.
- Pasadena Unified School District (closed through Jan. 17)
- Citizens of the World Charter Schools Los Angeles
- Fenton Charter Public Schools
- La Canada Unified School District (closed until Jan. 14)
- Los Angeles Community College District
Childcare Resources
To support families impacted by the Eaton fire, LA County Parks Care Camps will provide youth (5-12) and teens (13-17) with a supportive space offering activities, breakfast and lunch. Program will be offered M-F, January 13th - 31st. Visit Care Camp Locations to register.
All YMCA locations are offering free childchare for children of first responders, essential workers and children of families who were displaced, evacuated, or lost property, or cannot attend school because their school has temporarily closed. Children must be at least 4 years and 9 months and must be in grades TK through 8th. Space is limited; visit YMCA Childcare for information and to register.
Government Closures
- LA County Library closed locations: Malibu, and Topanga libraries
- Parks and Recreation closed locations are listed at https://parks.lacounty.gov/
- Angeles Forest: The entire Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed January 8th through January 15th.
Additional Support for Those Affected by Wildfires
Los Angeles County Recovers
The Los Angeles County Recovers page offers guidance on how FEMA and Los Angeles County departments can assist residents and businesses impacted by LA County wildfires.
FEMA:
LA County Library will host FEMA staff at the locations below to allow residents affected by the wildfires to submit applications for disaster relief. They will be open Sunday, January 12 through Monday, January 13, from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
La Crescenta Library - 2809 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA 91214
La Cañada Flintridge Library - 4545 N Oakwood Ave, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
West Hollywood Library - 625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
San Fernando Library - 217 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340
Live Oak Library - 22 W Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
Temple City Library - 5939 Golden West Ave., Temple City, CA 91780
San Gabriel Library - 500 S Del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Open January 12 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday, January 13 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM:
- Alhambra Civic Center Library 101 S 1st St, Alhambra, CA 91801
- FEMA Survivor's Road to Recovery Checklist
- FEMA has declared a disaster for California Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds. Visit the California Region 9 page for updates including when disaster recovery centers (DRC) are opened. Start an application for disaster assistance at disasterassistance.gov
Support for Workers and Businesses
Visit the links below for services provided by the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
- Visit the LA County Emergency Resources for Workers and Businesses page
- Counseling: Office of Small Business Concierge Counseling
- Worker Support for employees experiencing disaster related job disruptions.
- Virtual Events for Small Businesses and Nonprofits are being offered by the Valley Economic Alliance
- Employment Services continue to be offered by LA County America's Job Centers of California (AJCC)
Additional information is linked below.
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Local Assistance Centers (LAC): (Coming Soon) Check LA County Emergency and this page for updates on when local assistance centers open offering support with damage claims and other recovery resources.
- East Los Angeles Resource Fair:
- Saturday, Jan. 11th, 10am - 2pm
- East Los Angeles Civic Center 4801 E. 3rd St. Los Angeles 90022
- Temporary Shelter & Lodging: Please visit Hotel Association of Los Angeles for up-to-date information on hotels providing shelter and supplies
- California Department of Insurance:
- Register for Pasadena & Santa Monica Insurance Support Workshops by calling 800-927-4357
- See the Top Ten Tips for Wildfire Claimants
- follow the website’s 2025 Press Release page.
- Neighborhood Housing Services Wildfire Assistance
- VITAL AND PROPERTY RECORDS ACCESS
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Residents directly impacted by fires can request property and vital records free of charge to help with recovery efforts. Call 800-201-8999 and select option 1, followed by option 2. Or email recorder@rrcc.lacounty.gov
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- Avoiding Scams: The LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs offers Protection Tips to avoid scams after a disaster.
- Property Tax Relief: Visit the LA County Assessor’s Office for details.
- Small Business Administration: Disaster Loans
- U.S. Mail: Relocated Services List and Mail Forwarding
Family Source Centers
Centers are open and available to assist families with necessities and community resources. There are no income eligibility requirements. Services include access to public benefits, groceries, diapers, clothing, and referrals to local resources. See Locations here.
Wildfire Recovery Information
Finding Missing Loved Ones
Wildfire Family Assistance Centers for those seeking information about loved ones are currently closed. For more information on reconnecting with loved ones, call (800) 675-5799 or visit: Finding Friends & Family
Health & Air Quality Information
- Public Health Fire Safety & Health Information
- Air Quality Map
- South Coast Air Quality Management District Website
Donations & Volunteers
City of Los Angeles Donations:
The Los Angeles Fire Department has joined local city councils to partner with community organizations to accept in-kind, material donations. Please do not drop off donations at fire stations or shelters as it impacts the critical operations of these frontline responders.
Non-perishable, individually wrapped items and other essential goods to benefit those impacted by the wildfires are being accepted at the following drop-off locations:
North Valley Caring Services Food Pantry (in partnership with Council District 7)
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15453 Rayen St., North Hills, CA 91343
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M-Th-8:30am-4pm Friday 12pm-2pm No weekend delivery
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Point of Contact: Alycia Monroy (818) 891-0481
It's Bigger Than Us (in partnership with Council District 8)
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4308 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
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Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM Sat-Sun 9-4PM
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Point of Contact: Julio Torres (310) 568-8772
Council District 11 Office
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7166 W. Manchester Ave., Westchester, CA 90045
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Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM Sat-Sun 12-4PM
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Point of Contact: Julio Torres (310) 568-8772
Additional Opportunities:
- Emergency Network Los Angeles (monetary and limited in-kind donations)
- American Red Cross (monetary donations)
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank (monetary donations)
- Union Station Homeless Services (monetary and in-kind donations)
- California Fire Foundation (monetary donations)
- Koreatown YMCA Center for Community Well Being (in-kind donations - email RaeJin@ymcala.org)
- Westchester YMCA (in-kind donations - email DawnEverard@ymcala.org)
- Pasadena Humane Society (monetary donations)
- All Power Books (monetary and in-kind donations
- Irwindale Recreation Dept Rockabilities (in-kind donations)
- Santa Anita Park (in-kind donations)
- Pasadena Community Foundation (monetary donations)
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YMCA Metropolitan Los Angeles* (monetary and in-kind donations) *For large quantity donations, contact InKindDonations@ymcaLA.org
Volunteers: LAFD and LACFD need roads to remain clear and Angelenos to stay safe, so please do not self-deploy to impacted areas. Visit L.A. Works to sign up for alerts to volunteer as needs are announced
Price Gouging Information & Reporting
Mental Health Resources
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline 800-985-5990
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CalHOPE Warmline 833-317-4673
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Crisis Text Line by texting LA to 741741
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iPrevail app connects to 24/7 on-demand support
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Mental Health and Stress After An Emergency (LACDMH / DPH)
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Additional DMH Disaster Mental Health Resources