The Eaton Fire

 

Wednesday morning, January 8, 2025. Looking east from the Universal Overlook on Mulholland Dr., toward the golden glow of Altadena burning.

Sunrise view from Valley Village.

This fire event, and all the other apocalypses burning around Los Angeles this week, are catastrophic for the urban fabric and for our uprooted citizens. The fires are also doing massive damage to our public lands -- parks and beaches, hiking trails, and historic sites. Not to mention the loss of thousands of acres of wildlife habitats, nature reserves, scenic areas, and native plants and animals.  It's not over yet. Ye gods.