911 calls reveal panic during Altadena fire outbreak
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People's fear and confusion were clear in the first 911 calls about the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California. These calls were made in the early hours of the fire, which started on January 7. One caller reported seeing the fire dangerously close to his home. He described it as being near Baldwin. As the situation worsened, residents became increasingly alarmed. A woman urgently called for help, saying, "I need the fire department on Riviera Drive. There's houses on fire." In a moment of frustration, she shouted at the dispatcher, demanding immediate assistance. The fire resulted in the tragic loss of seventeen lives and destroyed thousands of structures. More details about these 911 calls will be shared in reports later today.