New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 8,000 acres, forces evacuations
By David Swanson and Daniel Trotta CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 8,000 acres (32 square km), fueled by ...
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 Wednesday.
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Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, evacuations lifted but mudslide concerns remain
The 10,000-acre Hughes Fire near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic, which sent thousands fleeing this week, was more than 95% contained Sunday with all mandatory evacuation orders lifted.
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Hughes Fire in Castaic area of LA County quickly burns 500 acres, prompts evacuation orders
CBS News Los Angeles Live Mandatory evacuation orders and warnings have been issued for a fast-moving wildfire that has burned at least 500 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic ...
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.
Los Angeles Times22d
What happened on Wednesday, Jan. 22 as the Hughes fire broke out north of Castaic
Los Angeles County reduced evacuation orders to warnings for areas in and around Castaic Lake. This zone roughly encompasses an area east of Ridge Route and Old Ridge Route roads, south of Liebre ...
Los Angeles Daily News23d
Hughes fire surpasses 10,000 acres near Castaic; evacuations ordered and 5 Freeway reopens
The Agoura Animal Care center is now full and no longer able to accept animals, according to a post by the County of Los Angeles on X. Students from Castaic middle and elementary schools were ...
Los Angeles Times22d
Hughes fire scorches more than 10,000 acres near Castaic; thousands flee
Elsewhere, Castaic Union School District principals ... a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Still, Los Angeles city and county officials have started preparing for the rain.
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Hughes Fire Spreads to 5,000 Acres; Los Angeles County Orders More Evacuations
A brush fire near Los Angeles County’s Castaic community has spread to over 5,000 acres. A mandatory evacuation order in the surrounding areas is now in place. The latest blaze to hit the county ...
Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles
CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 ...
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Hughes fire in Los Angeles prompts mandatory evacuations after it quickly erupts from 500 to over 8,000 acres
Home to more than 18,000 people, Castaic is located near Castaic Lake, a 12,658-acre reservoir that supplies water to the Los Angeles area. The nearby city of Santa Clarita has more than 224,000 ...
Massive new Los Angeles-area fire balloons as winds pick up
Powerful winds and bone-dry conditions could pose a challenge to firefighters battling new wildfires in southern California on Thursday, including a blaze that swelled over the past day and forced ...