Hughes fire surpasses 10,000 acres near Castaic; evacuations ordered and 5 Freeway reopens
A hard-charging brush fire erupted in northern Los Angeles County on Wednesday, hustling through 5,054 acres of terrain so far, aided by heavy, dry brush and pushed by gusting Santa Ana winds, Cal Fire officials said.
Hughes Fire in Castaic puts 50,000 residents in evacuation orders or warnings
The Hughes Fire burned more than 10,000 acres across the Castaic, forcing 55,000 residents into evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Thousands are under evacuation orders between Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Hughes fire explodes north of Castaic, forcing evacuations
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No reported growth overnight in Hughes fire near Castaic as crews prepare for more tough weather
The fire was first reported around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and exploded in size thanks to strong Santa Ana winds.
Firefighters continue to douse Hughes Fire near Castaic
The Hughes Fire broke out around 10:45 a.m. near Castaic Lake, off Lake Hughes Road just north of Castaic Reservoir Road, before growing to 500 acres within an hour, authorities said. By 12:30 p.m., less than two hours after first being reported,
Hughes fire grows to 5,054 acres near Castaic; evacuations ordered and 5 Freeway closed
A hard-charging brush fire erupted in northern Los Angeles County on Wednesday, hustling through 5,054 acres of terrain so far, aided by heavy, dry brush and pushed by gusting Santa Ana winds, Cal Fire officials said.
Red flag warning extended to Friday morning as Hughes fire grows near Castaic
A red flag warning for critical fire weather in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, issued by the National Weather Service, has been extended through 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24. Forecasters warn that these weather conditions,
Officials provide update on Hughes Fire burning near Castaic
Local officials and county leaders provided an update on the Hughes Fire that exploded near Castaic on Wednesday, forcing tens of thousands of evacuations and impacting traffic on the 5 Freeway. Detai
LIVE UPDATES: Hughes Fire in Castaic prompts evacuations, school closures
The Hughes Fire grew to 10,176 acres and was 14% contained as of Thursday morning. Nearly 56,000 residents remain under evacuation orders and warnings, while several schools in the fire zones were closed.
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Hughes Fire burns through more than 10K acres in Castaic. Evacuations warnings, school closures in place
Firefighters continue to make progress in containing the massive Hughes Fire that broke out Wednesday near Castaic Lake, ...
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Hughes Fire erupts in Castaic area, burns more than 9,000 acres amid evacuation orders: WATCH LIVE
A fast-moving brush fire raced across thousands of acres of thick vegetation near Castaic Lake today, forcing mandatory evacuations in the lake area and into the heart of Castaic, with warnings ...
California Fires: Progress made on Hughes Fire in Castaic, maps show areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with ...
What happened on Wednesday, Jan. 22 as the Hughes fire broke out north of Castaic
Coverage of when the Hughes fire exploded north of Castaic, the areas under evacuation orders and an extended red flag ...
Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, north of Los Angeles, was 24% contained on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.
LA fires live updates: New fast-growing brush fire forces evacuation orders in Castaic
The Hughes Fire was first reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. along Lake Hughes Road, near Castaic Lake and the 5 Freeway, ...
Hughes fire scorches more than 10,000 acres near Castaic; thousands flee
A fire north of a jail complex in Castaic has triggered evacuations in L.A. County, even as Southern California hopes for ...
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Firefighters battle brush fire in Sepulveda Pass along 405, Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake
Monday's red-flag warning is a PDS, which stands for "particularly dangerous situation." But what does that mean? An NWS ...
Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
The Hughes Fire has spread over 8,096 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on ...