Live California Fire Evacuation Map: How to Leave Eaton Canyon, Altadena, and Pasadena Safely
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The ongoing wildfires in the Eaton Canyon area near Altadena and Pasadena have triggered mandatory evacuation orders, affecting thousands of residents. As of Tuesday, the rapidly spreading fire in Eaton has scorched over 400 acres, with officials warning of an immediate threat to life. This blaze, coupled with other fires in the Los Angeles area, has forced more than 30,000 people to evacuate.
Eaton Fire explodes to 200+ acres near Pasadena – EVACUATE west of Eaton Canyon Golf Course NOW. Winds too dangerous for air support. Massive response with 50+ engines requested. Second major fire tonight as conditions worsen. pic.twitter.com/ft14G1kNEU
— Ryan Hall, Y’all (@ryanhallyall) January 8, 2025
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) issued a statement urging residents to leave affected areas immediately. The evacuation alert emphasized the urgency:
“Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access. ALD-EASTLOMA, ALD-EATONCANYON, ALD-MENDOCINO, ALD-MIDLOTHIAN, ALD-MOUNTLOWE, ALD-GARFIAS, ALD-RUBIO, KIN-KINNELOA, PAS-E018, PAS-E019.”
The following areas are under mandatory evacuation:
- Altadena:
- East of Altadena Drive
- Kinneloa Canyon Road
- Outpost Lane
- Glen Springs
- Coolidge
- Miranda
- Roosevelt
- Pasadena:
- North of New York Drive
- East of Altadena Drive
Authorities have lawfully closed these areas to public access to ensure safety.
Evacuation Routes
Residents are advised to use the safest and most direct evacuation routes while avoiding areas with active fires and heavy smoke. For real-time updates on road closures and fire activity, residents should monitor official reports from local authorities.
Emergency Shelters
Emergency shelters have been set up to accommodate displaced residents. To find the nearest available shelter, consult the latest announcements from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Pasadena Fire Department. Officials are working to provide updated shelter information to ensure all evacuees have access to safe accommodations.
#CalFire has posted this map of the #EatonFire perimeter & evacuation zones pic.twitter.com/PFPoDf1pde
— BreakinNewz (@BreakinNewz01) January 8, 2025
Cause of the Fires
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) has stated that the cause of the Eaton Canyon fire remains under investigation. However, the intensity of the blaze and its rapid spread have underscored the need for vigilance and immediate action.
The fires in Eaton Canyon are a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by wildfires in California. As evacuation efforts continue, officials are urging residents to prioritize safety and heed evacuation orders.
Winds just picked up even more, fire at Eaton Canyon from my house… I hope it doesnt affect us too much… pic.twitter.com/lTxTdCyxhE
— D. Zeledon (@Zeledon_D) January 8, 2025
Stay tuned for live updates and follow instructions from local emergency services to navigate this crisis safely.
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