Eaton Fire

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The Eaton Fire was a fatal and destructive wildfire in Los Angeles County, Southern California. The fire began on the evening of January 7, 2025, in Eaton Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a powerful Santa Ana wind event drove the fire into foothill communities, particularly Altadena. The fire killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 structures, becoming the fifth deadliest and the second most destructive wildfire in California history. The fire was fully contained on January 31. The Department of Justice determined the fire was caused by high voltage power lines operated by electrical utility Southern California Edison, and sued for damages. The Eaton Fire was one of eight major wildfires in Southern California in January 2025, and burned simultaneously with the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire in the Santa Monica Mountains.

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