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,

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.