The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has finished debris removal and recovery work in Altadena and communities impacted by the Eaton Fire, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced Friday.
The Corps of Engineers finalized its sign-off at Eliot Arts Magnet School in Altadena, marking the completion of all physical debris operations conducted in support of the county and cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre.
Restoration efforts will continue at the Altadena Golf Course throughout the autumn, with a final handover to the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation expected by the end of the year, according to Barger’s office.
The District 5 supervisor and county board chair thanked the Corps for “their dedication and professionalism” to make sure “that recovery efforts moved forward quickly and effectively.
As focus now fully shifts to rebuilding, Barger said she is “closely monitoring the rebuilding process for Altadena and will continue working side-by-side with our community to support long-term recovery and restoration. Our residents deserve nothing less than a full and resilient recovery.”
The deadly Eaton Fire burned throughout January and scorched over 14,000 acres, destroyed or damaged over 10,000 structures and caused 19 fatalities.
