Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, containment rises as some evacuations remain
Firefighters made progress on the more than 10,000-acre Hughes Fire Friday, which sent thousands fleeing after sparking near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic. Some mandatory evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings while containment of the wildfire rose over Thursday.
Hughes Fire Held to 10,000 Acres Despite Dangerous Wind Conditions
The blaze temporarily closed parts of Interstate 5 and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for more than 50,000 people.
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 some rain to help with firefighting efforts.
Hughes Fire burns 10,000 acres, containment rises as some evacuations remain
Firefighters made progress on the more than 10,000-acre Hughes Fire Thursday, which sent thousands fleeing after sparking near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic a day earlier.
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 burns over 9,000 acres near I-5 in Castaic, prompts evacuation orders
A large brush fire that erupted near Interstate 5 in Castaic has burned more than 9,000 acres, causing several evacuation orders and warnings Wednesday morning.
Hughes Fire rips across Castaic
The Hughes Fire has rages across the Castaic forcing 54,000 Los Angeles and Ventura County residents to be in evacuation orders or warnings.
Hughes Fire explodes to 5K+ acres near Castaic area
The Hughes Fire exploded in size in the Castaic area on Wednesday, and evacuations continue to expand. Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump,
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 stretching toward Santa Clarita and reaching the Ventura County line.
California Wildfire Updates: Rain Expected This Weekend As Hughes Fire Reaches 56% Containment
The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders gained progress on multiple blazes burning in ...
Update: 10,396 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County by Hughes Fire, still 56% contained
Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.m. Jan. 22 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 10,396 acres after being active for 46 ...
Hughes Fire containment grows after thousands are forced to flee
Firefighters gained more ground Thursday on a fast-moving brushfire that erupted north of Los Angeles the day before and ...
California Fires: Progress made on Hughes Fire in Castaic, maps show areas under evacuation
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Hughes Fire: Residents Begin To Return Home As Firefighters Gain Upper Hand On Blaze North Of L.A. – Updated
Dubbed the Hughes Fire, the wildfire broke out Wednesday and went from 50-100 acres to 9,000 acres in hours, threatening ...
Strawberry farm workers harvest in thick smoke from Hughes Fire
The United Farm Workers union shared powerful video showing workers in Ventura County harvesting strawberries as thick smoke ...
California Fire Map Update As Fig, Border 2, Hughes Blazes Rage
As of Friday morning, there are nine active wildfires burning in California and a red flag warning remains in place.
Here's the latest on LA County's Hughes Fire as 'dangerous' winds continue
The Hughes Fire in northern Los Angeles County near Santa Clarita has led to mandatory evacuation notices for Interstate 5.
KCAL News Reporter Amanda Starrantino rescues her pet chickens during Hughes Fire evacuation
While KCAL News Reporter Amanda Starrantino was reporting on the Hughes Fire in the Castaic area, her home was under an ...
Map Shows Air Quality Plummeting in California As Hughes Fire Rages
Toxic smoke and dangerous particulate pollution are spreading far beyond the flames, leaving air quality at unhealthy levels ...