The Eaton Fire raging in the Angeles National Forest, Altadena and Pasadena exploded to 10,600 acres Wednesday, authorities said.Five people have died, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Residents from a nursing home in Pasadena, California, were evacuated late Tuesday night as the Eaton Fire threat raged on. The fire has since exploded in size, fueled by strong winds.

Five people have now been confirmed dead due to the raging Eaton Fire, which has scorched more than 10,000 acres in Pasadena and Altadena, east of Los Angeles. The fire, which broke out around 6:30 p.