Army Corps Concludes Debris Removal in Eaton Fire Zone, Restoration Work Advances

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed debris removal operations within the Eaton Canyon fire footprint and turned the project back over to the County for closeout work, officials said.

The cleanup, which wrapped up about a week and a half ago, marked a major step in recovery efforts following last year’s devastating blaze.

Restoration of the Eaton Canyon Golf Course remains on schedule, with the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation expected to regain full control by the end of the year.

Todd Ober, commander of the Corps’ Los Angeles District, said the mission underscored both the agency’s commitment and the resilience of the local community.

“Serving this community has been one of the highlights of my 16-year career with the United States Army,” Ober said. “Getting to witness firsthand the strength and resiliency of each of you has been truly inspiring. I look forward to coming back in a few years to see this community rebuilt and prospering.”

Nineteen people died in the fire, and more than 9,000 homes and businesses were destroyed. The wind-driven blaze also scorched 14,000 acres.

Local, state and federal agencies continue to coordinate long-term recovery efforts, with rebuilding work expected to continue into 2026.