These are the main recommendations in the cities affected by the California fires: Altadena, Pasadena, Eaton Canyon…

Parts of California have been devastated by wildfires since Tuesday evening (January 7), with the so-called “Eaton Fire” in the Eaton Canyon area leading to a raft of evacuations in Altadena, Pasadena and surrounding areas, while a second fire also forced residents to leave the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood near Santa Monica.

“Eaton fire”: areas in Altadena and Pasadena under mandatory evacuation order

At the time of writing, the “Eaton Fire” has spread to over 400 acres, with mandatory evacuation orders issued to the following areas, which are thought to contain at least 550 homes :

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

There is an “immediate threat to life” in these areas, according to Cal Fire, who have issued a “lawful order to LEAVE NOW”.

You can consult the Cal Fire website for the latest updates on the fire and an evacuation map.

Areas marked in red are those which are under mandatory evacuation, while those in yellow have been given an evacuation warning due to a “potential threat to life and/or property.”

In those yellow areas, mainly in Pasadena and Sierra Madre, residents are being advised to be ready to leave on a moment’s notice, especially those who require additional time to evacuate.

Pacific Palisades’ complex evacuation

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, a procedure which proved to be hugely challenging given the layout of the area.

There were long waits on narrow streets to leave the community, with some residents abandoning plans to leave by car and instead fleeing on foot.

According to Maryam Zar, a two-time chair of the Pacific Palisades Community Council, residents had been concerned about the threat of fire for some time, which may have helped speed up evacuation.

Even so, there were scenes of people jumping in swimming pools to escape flames, while one resident uploaded a video of the fire surrounding his home before being safely evacuated.

“The worst yet to come” in California fires

Due to high winds, the fires are expected to continue burning for some time, with officials saying “the worst is yet to come,” making it imperative to follow evacuation orders and heed warnings.

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