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.

Eaton Fire. Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 34 hours ago, it has burned 10,600 acres. 702

While another Los Angeles County wildfire burned homes to the ground, the community of Altadena was also left devastated by a quickly moving blaze — one that has left at least five people dead and injured several others as it wiped out entire buildings.

The Cassou family in Altadena narrowly escaped the Eaton Fire before their home was destroyed, carrying their wheelchair-bound grandmother out of the home.