During the Eaton fire, evacuation alerts for west Altadena residents were alarmingly delayed, leaving them unprepared as flames approached. Residents west of Lake Avenue received their first alert at 3:30 a.m. on January 8, while those to the east were notified earlier that evening. Despite the unified command center involving fire and sheriff personnel, there was confusion regarding responsibilities for issuing evacuation orders. This miscommunication contributed to the tragic outcomes of the fire, with all 17 fatalities occurring in the delayed notification zone.
"The lethargy in alerting west Altadena residents to evacuate left many fleeing as flames and terrifying swirls of embers closed in around them."
"All 17 of the deaths from the Eaton fire occurred west of Lake Avenue, where residents did not receive an evacuation order until around 3:30 a.m. January 8."
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