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Friday January 10
9:00 a.m.
Dear Fellow Residents,
Los Angeles County continues to endure devastating fires, bringing tragedy and hardship to many. While La Cañada Flintridge has avoided fire damage thus far, our community has faced many challenges, including a citywide evacuation order, power outages, falling trees and debris.
The City’s Emergency Operations Center is activated and we are committed to keeping you informed. Updates are being shared regularly on the City’s website,
https://lcf.ca.gov/eatonfireupdate/, and through our social media platforms, @TheCityOfLCF (Instagram and X) and @City of La Cañada Flintridge (Facebook).
Here is the current Eaton Fire situation that remains highly fluid and subject to change:
- The fire is at 3% containment.
- 13,956 acres burned
- There continues to be no active fires within La Canada Flintridge from Eaton Fire.
- Preliminary estimates are 4,000-5,000 structures burned (none in LCF).
- An evacuation order remains in effect for all of La Cañada Flintridge. More than 100,000 people in the area are under mandatory evacuation orders.
- Current evacuation orders are reviewed by County OEM based on current and future conditions including weather, fire movement and operational tactics. The City is obligated to follow such orders until they are lifted.
- Southern California Edison continues to have power out throughout the City. As an independent utility company, the City has no authority/oversight over SCE. However, the City continues to work closely with SCE urging them to establish a plan and timeline to restore power. Safety remains our top priority.
- Current wind advisory and the existing Red Flag and Wind Warnings continue to threaten the community, potentially impacting the Eaton Fire.
- Air quality is extremely poor, so take precautions to protect your health as you are able.
- The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is using maximum enforcement to safeguard our City, residents and property. This includes establishing checkpoints to control traffic to and from the City.
- We are actively working with County and State officials to secure aid and identify recovery options.
- Although City Hall remains closed for in-person services, staff are tirelessly working remotely and can be reached by phone or email to assist.
I want to thank our first responders, emergency personnel and everyone working to contain this fire. The support from the community has been incredible and I ask that everyone continue to follow evacuation orders and stay informed. Together, we will make it through this crisis, safely. Updates will be provided regularly and promptly if conditions change.
Stay safe and take care.
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