The County of Los Angeles Fire Department released an independent investigation into evacuation decisions during the Eaton Fire in Altadena. - Evacuation orders were not delayed and were issued before the fire crossed west of Lake Avenue.
- No evidence of bias was found; seniors and disabled were prioritized for evacuations. - Extreme fire behavior, including steep slopes and historic winds, made stopping the fire impossible.
- LACoFD is implementing new technologies like satellite imagery and a new dispatch system to improve future responses. The investigation concluded that Unified Command acted appropriately under unprecedented conditions, and the department is committed to ongoing improvements.