The Eaton Fire in Southern California is 73% contained, with firefighters battling hot spots in rugged terrain. Despite progress, a new Santa Ana wind event is predicted to bring high fire risk and potential rapid spread.
The Eaton Fire was 73% contained, with firefighters continuing to extinguish hot spots in steep, inaccessible canyons near Winters Creek, Mt. Lowe, and Mt. Wilson aided by water-dropping helicopters.
"Today, the incident will continue infrastructure assessments, ensuring safety of personnel and equipment working in the area," Cal Fire officials said Saturday. "The HazMat response will remain active, providing decontamination to personnel and equipment as needed. Air Operations will continue to assist firefighters in extinguishing hot spots that are inaccessible by ground.
On Thursday afternoon, residents along Canyon Crest Road into The Meadows east of El Prieto Road were permitted to return home. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Thursday he anticipates the bulk of the evacuation orders in the fire area will remain in place for at least another week, likely longer.
SoCalGas officials temporarily shut off natural gas service to thousands of customers in the Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre communities as a safety measure. As of Saturday, the utility had restored service to 1,910 of those, with approximately 5,500 homes ready for potential restoration.
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