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.

A Do-Not-Drink Water order was issued for Pasadena and evacuated zones of the Eaton Fire, Pasadena Water and Power announced Wednesday.

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:

Destroyed homes and smoldering rubble could be seen in Altadena, California, on Wednesday, January 8, after the Eaton Fire tore through the area.Video posted by Eric’s Clocks and Watches Pasadena shows the “absolute destruction” in residential areas of Altadena.

Homes smoldered and parts of buildings were on fire in Altadena, California, on Wednesday, January 8, after the Eaton Fire tore through. Footage from Eric’s Clocks and Watches Pasadena shows “utter destruction” in the Altadena-Pasadena area.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited the Pasadena Convention Center on Friday to help victims of the Eaton Fire. The couple comforted volunteers and handed out food to the roughly 1,200 evacuees. Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo told KCAL News that Prince Harry and Meghan are examples of how so many people want to help.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are calling on others to lend their support to the victims of the wildfires raging across Southern California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who live with their two children in Montecito,