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

ABC 10News spoke with a man who lost his sister in the Eaton Fire that has so far scorched nearly 14,000 acres.

The Eaton Fire, which has scorched more than 13,000 acres and resulted in fatalities, remains at 0% containment as of Thursday afternoon, according to CalFire. The devastating blaze has damaged or

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:

Fire Chief Chad Augustin said his crews are taking advantage of lighter winds as they work to contain the deadly Eaton Fire. The fire has destroyed the homes of several of his firefighters and their families.

Officials in Pasadena are warning residents in the area of the Eaton Fire not to use their tap water. A do-not-drink order remains in effect for the evacuation zones.

Wildfire victims displaced by the Eaton Fire will be allowed a one-time trip back to their homes, the city of Pasadena announced Friday. “Law enforcement is allowing residents in the evacuation area a single visit to access their homes with reasonable verification.

Some are carrying their valuables with them, but this devastating situation has even brought several people down to San Diego. So far as of Thursday night, 13,690 acres burned in the Eaton Fire, displacing hundreds of people on the eastside.

Destructive wildfires fueled by ferocious Santa Ana winds in the Los Angeles area have killed five victims, torn through communities between the Pacific Coast and Pasadena,