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

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

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.

Hundreds of families evacuated by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena are being told their drinking water may be so toxic that even boiling cannot make it safe.

Officials held a press conference Friday at 1 p.m. to discuss the latest developments in the ongoing battle with the Eaton Fire burning in the Pasadena area. Details:

Hundreds of evacuees from the devastating Eaton fire gathered in hallways of the Pasadena Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 8, amid gray, smoky skies, while ash rained down outside of the glass doors.

KNBC Chopper Pilot Roland Sprewell describes the Eaton Fire’s devastation from his view at 10,000 feet above Altadena, California.

A scene of utter devastation was visible from overhead as AIR7 surveyed the structural damage wrought by the deadly Eaton Fire.