Monday, December 8, 2025

Altadena to Commemorate One-Year Anniversary of Eaton Fire

The Coalition for Altadena Recovery (CCAR) will host a community commemoration on Jan. 7, 2026, marking the one-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire, according to a statement from the organization. The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. in the Grocery Outlet parking lot at 2270 Lake Ave. in Altadena.

The Eaton Fire forever changed the landscape of Altadena. Organizers said the gathering is intended to bring residents together in resilience and solidarity, to reflect on what was lost, celebrate what has been rebuilt, and look ahead with hope.

The program will feature music, remembrances, and light refreshments. The event is open to all community members, rain or shine.

“This disastrous event forever changed Altadena and Altadenans,” Altadena Town Council Chair Victoria Knapp said in the release. “We wanted to create an opportunity for the community to come together to heal, support, and rally around each other. These milestones are important for marking our collective grief and also our recovery.”

Altadena Historical Society President Veronica Jones added: “We pause to remember the lives lost, homes destroyed, and resilience of our community. Let this anniversary serve as a reminder of the courage and strength of Altadena’s residents and our shared commitment to recovery and rebuilding together.”

Additional details, including speakers and program highlights, will be shared as the date approaches.

CCAR was formed by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathyrn Barger in the aftermath of the fire to support residents, businesses, and community organizations in rebuilding a stronger, more resilient Altadena. The coalition includes representatives from the Altadena Town Council, Rotary Club, Heritage, Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce and Civic Organization, Altadena Wild, Coalition of Neighborhood Associations, and the Altadena NAACP.