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Debris Removal Nears Completion and Power Line Undergrounding Begins Six Months After Palisades and Eaton Fires

More than $140 million in FEMA aid has been approved to support affected residents.

Thousands of structures sit in ruins in Altadena, California, on Jan. 19, 2025. The Eaton fire, fueled by intense Santa Ana Winds, ripped through beginning on the evening of Jan. 7. (Jeff Gritchen/The Orange County Register/TNS)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Col. Eric Swenson stands at the site of four consecutive cleared lots on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Altadena on Altadena Dr. Swenson completed his project just ahead of the 6 month anniversary. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A new home under construction on Monterosa Drive in Altadena on Friday, June 13, 2025. Los Angeles County leaders are announcing new steps to help those affected by the January wildfires, including lowering construction costs, cutting taxes for property owners, speeding up the rebuilding process and protecting communities from future fire danger as Los Angeles enters a new phase of community rebuilding. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Overview

  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports 96% of private lots in Eaton Canyon and 89% in Pacific Palisades have been cleared of debris.
  • FEMA has approved $140 million in assistance for affected residents, including $45 million earmarked for housing support.
  • More than 130 lawsuits filed against Southern California Edison allege power line failures triggered the Eaton fire.
  • Homeowners face rebuilding delays as insurance payouts fall short of reconstruction costs and financing remains scarce.
  • The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has begun a multi-year project to underground power lines along Sunset Boulevard to reduce future wildfire risk.