Eaton

[eet-n]

noun

1. Theophilus, 1590–1658, English colonist and colonial administrator in America.

2. a male given name.

Example Sentences

The Eaton fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and buildings in the Altadena suburb of Los Angeles, sparked several hours later.

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The Eaton Fire, ignited the same day in the Los Angeles area, killed another 19 people and destroyed about 9,400 structures, officials said.

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The 34- and 49-year-old women have cleared dozens of homes in Altadena from debris and ash left by the Eaton fire.

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They meticulously vacuum, and scrub the walls, windows, baseboards and floors, clearing every open surface and precious possession of reminders of the Eaton fire.

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The after-action report on the Palisades and Eaton fires, released last week, found staff lacked training and no clear chain of command.

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