There are new questions about the emergency alerts sounded during California’s deadly Eaton fire. Eastern Altadena, a largely white, affluent neighborhood, got evacuation orders within an hour of the fire starting, while residents in West Altadena, which is historically Black, waited hours for notifications. Now, there’s a state investigation to find out why.
Web Editor : Jessica Patrick
Posted 2026-02-22T08:54:21-0500 – Updated 2026-02-22T08:56:06-0500