The recent Eaton fire in Pasadena and Altadena, California, resulted in 17 fatalities, primarily due to delayed evacuation orders. A neighborhood west of Lake Avenue did not receive alerts until after 3 a.m., despite the fire spreading rapidly and reports of homes burning. Many residents remained in their homes, unaware of the danger, leading to tragic losses, including a 95-year-old woman. County officials, including Supervisor Kathryn Barger, are calling for a thorough review of emergency protocols to prevent such failures in future emergencies.
The death toll from the Eaton fire underscores the critical need for timely evacuation orders, especially as residents were left uninformed for hours.
Despite receiving reports of burning homes, a neighborhood did not receive evacuation orders until after several individuals had already perished in the fire.
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