Coverage of when the Hughes fire exploded north of Castaic, the areas under evacuation orders and an extended red flag ...

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.

Evacuation orders included homes and businesses surrounding the lake, including the city of Castaic. The cause of the fire was unknown. The Hughes Fire erupted as crews began their final efforts ...

The ash and dust warning comes after the Southern California air quality ... firefighters are using nearby Castaic Lake to help tame the flames. Los Angeles city firefighters are also using ...

Students from Castaic Middle School and Castaic Elementary school were evacuated to a Ralph’s parking lot at Hasley Canyon to wait for their parents, according to California Highway Patrol.

Firefighters from Los Angeles County, the city of Los Angeles ... parking lot of Ralphs at 29-675 The Old Road in Castaic, according to the California Highway Patrol. North Lake Elementary ...

A 31-year-old man who was struck and killed by a car as he was crossing the northbound Golden State (5) Freeway in Castaic on foot was identified Wednesday. Officers responded to a hit-and-run call ...

Mandatory evacuations were issued Wednesday in the Castaic area due to the fast-spreading Hughes Fire. CAL FIRE's map shows the evacuation zones.

LOS ANGELES – Firefighters raced to contain wildfires that started in Southern California Wednesday ... exploded in size Wednesday near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County.

The fire had charred more than 8,000 acres by 4:00 p.m. with no containment. Evacuation orders included homes and businesses surrounding the lake, including the city of Castaic. The cause of the fire ...