Hundreds of evacuees from the devastating Eaton fire gathered in the Pasadena Convention Center on Wednesday, January 8, 2024, seeking shelter amidst the smoke and ash. The fire, which has consumed over 10,000 acres, forced many residents, including the elderly, disabled, and families with young children, to flee their homes. Pasadena resident Julie Esnard, who required assistance evacuating due to the high winds and elevator malfunction, described the devastation and her reliance on the community's support.
Julie Esnard and her dogs seek safety at the Pasadena Convention Center, an Eaton fire evacuation center, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2024. Hundreds of evacuees from the devastating Eaton fire gathered in hallways of the Pasadena Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 8, amid gray, smoky skies, while ash rained down outside of the glass doors.has consumed more than 10,000 acres with zero containment, according to Lisa Derderian, a city of Pasadena ’s information officer.
Pasadena resident Julie Esnard had to be carried down to safety by emergency personnel since the elevator in her building wasn’t working due to the high speed Santa Ana winds.Smoke from fires creates a swath of bad air in Southern California, but easing winds may help“With the high winds, we were without electricity since early Tuesday morning,” Esnard, 66, said. “The whole apartment building is electric, so we were prisoners in our apartment.
“This is community,” she said while gesturing to the crowded hallway of other evacuees. “I am so grateful to the city of Pasadena for opening this up.”
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