Eaton Fire

Eaton Fire
Part of the January 2025 Southern California wildfires
Aerial photo of the Eaton Fire on the slopes of Mount Wilson on January 8
Date	January 7 (7-01) – January 31, 2025 (2025-01-31) (25 days)
Location	Los Angeles County, California, U.S.
Coordinates	34.205°N 118.088°W / 34.205; -118.088
Statistics
Status	Extinguished
Burned area	14,021 acres (5,674 ha)
Impacts
Deaths	19
Injuries	8
Missing people	22
Evacuated	100,000+
Structures destroyed	9,418 (1,071 damaged)
Cost	$27.5 billion (2025 USD)
Ignition
Cause	Faulty power lines of Southern California Edison
Map
Location of the fire in Greater Los Angeles The location of the fire in southern California

The Eaton Fire was a highly destructive wildfire in Los Angeles County, in 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 at least 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 buildings, becoming the fifth deadliest and the second most destructive wildfire in California history. The fire was fully contained on January 31 after burning for 24 days. The United States Department of Justice has determined the cause to be 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.