Thousands of dead or hazardous trees are removed from LA's streets each year Jeff Perry, founder of Angel City Lumber, poses for a portrait on May 29, 2025, in Los Angeles.

After the Eaton Fire decimated thousands of trees, the Altadena community is now prioritizing tree preservation. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC 4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

The fire was reported around 11 p.m. Saturday on Highland Avenue near the 101 Freeway as thousands of people at the venue were leaving a sold-out "Sound of Music" singalong at the Bowl.