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 U.S. Justice Department has determined the cause to be high tension power lines operated by electrical utility Southern California Edison, and sued for damages.