About
Eaton Fire Residents United

Eaton Fire Residents United is a coalition of concerned residents, formed in the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire of 2025. The fire, driven by extreme Santa Ana winds, spread rapidly, destroying thousands of homes, businesses, and vehicles. While many homes did not burn, they were inundated with toxic ash and soot carried by the wind, impacting residents miles away from the fire itself.

Despite the widespread contamination, homeowner insurance companies have shown little interest in testing the ash for hazardous substances, leaving residents—especially vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly—without critical information about their exposure risks.

Our mission is to ensure a safe, just, and transparent public health recovery process for the Eaton Fire-affected community. Our homes and community spaces have sustained damage from ash, smoke, and other contaminants from the fire. We advocate for thorough testing, clear remediation guidelines, insurance accountability, and resources for all impacted residents, including homeowners and renters, insured and uninsured. Through community organizing, political advocacy, and public engagement, we stand for a resilient and empowered Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre.