The Immediate Threat of Wildfires

A sudden fire in Eaton Canyon posed an unexpected threat to neighborhoods in Altadena. Despite initial assessments suggesting that fire rarely encroaches into residential areas, the glow from the flames became increasingly alarming. As the winds picked up, concerns shifted from mere inconvenience to potential evacuation, prompting some residents to begin preparing for the worst. The intense wind conditions significantly increased the fire's unpredictability, leading to a devastating outcome that would leave many homes destroyed.