Decreased winds have helped slow progression of the fire, as officials prepare for the return of strong winds early next week.

Fire officials said Friday that the 13,956-acre Eaton Fire has reached 3% containment as growth of the wildfire had been significantly stopped on Thursday.The blaze did make a push Thursday afternoon north,

Kern County firefighting resources are stepping up to help our neighbors to the south. On Wednesday, crews from Kern County left for Southern California to help fight multiple ongoing, deadly wildfires.

The Eaton Fire, which has scorched more than 10,000 acres and killed five, remains at 0% containment as of Thursday morning, according to Cal Fire. The devastating blaze has destroyed 972 structures as of the latest update at 4:30 a.

Five people have died as the Eaton Fire continues to burn through Pasadena and the areas near the Angeles National Forest.