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,

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

A small percentage of containment was finally reached Friday morning in the dayslong battle against the massive and deadly Eaton Fire burning in Los Angeles County. Officials announced the blaze was 3% contained and had burned 13,

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, five people have died in the blaze that has moved through Pasadena, Altadena, and the Angeles National Forest.