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 devastating fire damage.
Progress made on Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake while new fires erupt in SoCal
Some evacuation orders have been lifted as firefighters with air support slowed the spread of the Hughes Fire, but new blazes erupted in other parts of SoCal.
Hughes Fire burns over 10,000 acres near I-5 in Castaic, prompts evacuation orders
A large brush fire that erupted near Interstate 5 in Castaic has burned more than 10,000 acres, causing several evacuation orders and warnings Wednesday morning
Evacuees scramble as Hughes Fire approaches homes in Castaic
Residents south and west of Lake Castaic scrambled to flee the path of the Hughes Fire, which had scorched over 5,000 acres in less than three hours on Wednesday. The blaze was first reported shortly before 11 a.
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,
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 in Castaic now 56% contained with rain in the forecast
Firefighters continue to make progress in containing the massive Hughes Fire that broke out Wednesday near Castaic Lake, ...
Castaic jail complex in wildfire evacuation zone; officials plan to shelter in place
A rapidly growing fire near the Castaic jail complex sparked alarm on Wednesday morning, as attorneys urged the Los Angeles ...
Hughes Fire in Castaic community of LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres
With high winds driving the flames, a fast-moving wildfire exploded to more than 10,000 acres near the Los Angeles County ...
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Incoming rain brings mudslides threat to burn zones as crews battle Hughes Fire in Castaic
Firefighters launched an aggressive aerial attack on a brush fire in the Sepulveda Pass.
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 ...
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Hughes Fire Scorches 5,000 Acres in Castaic, Thousands Evacuated as Santa Ana Winds Intensify Blaze
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, California, has burned over 5,000 acres, prompting evacuations and school closures.
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.
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 ...