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
Hughes Fire in LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres near Castaic, with tens of thousands urged to evacuate
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to roughly 10,200 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said.
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 surpasses 10,000 acres near Castaic; evacuations ordered and 5 Freeway reopens
The blaze was reported just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the area of Lake Hughes Road near the 5 Freeway, according to Cal Fire.
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 explodes north of Castaic, forcing evacuations
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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
Hughes Fire explodes in size near Castaic Lake
The blaze, being called the Chambers Fire, was first reported at around 6:10 p.m. near Chambers Street and Gilbert Street, according to the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department. A woman who lost 64 pounds on a compounded form of the weight loss drug semaglutide,
Fast-moving Hughes Fire forces evacuations near Castaic
Firefighters on the ground and in the air rushed to slow a rapidly spreading brush fire that exploded near Castaic on Wednesday, forcing evacuations around Lake Castaic and impacting traffic on the 5 Freeway.
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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, ...
Photos show Hughes Fire burn LA's Castaic Lake area, smoke seen from Six Flags park
Photos taken of the Hughes Fire around Castaic Lake, California captured the massive blaze and cloud of smoke visible from ...
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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Incoming rain brings mudslides threat to burn zones as crews battle Hughes Fire in Castaic
The incoming rain this weekend brings mudslide threat to areas previously affected by the wildfires, as crews race to contain ...
Hughes Fire burning in Castaic area of Los Angeles County
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in the Castaic area of Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, according to the ...
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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.
Progress is made on a huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California
CASTAIC, Calif. — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through ...
Hughes fire: Evacuations, road closures, shelters
The Hughes fire is burning around Castaic Lake north of Castaic. Fanned by strong winds, it had grown to about 10,400 acres by Thursday evening.