Hughes Fire in Castaic area of LA County quickly burns 500 acres, prompts evacuation orders
With high winds driving the flames, a fast-moving wildfire exploded to roughly 10,200 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people.
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 5,000 acres, causing several evacuation orders and warnings Wednesday morning.
Castaic inmates shelter-in-place despite Hughes Fire evacuation order
Thousands of inmates at a Castaic jail complex were kept sheltered in place despite being within the evacuation zone of the 10,000-plus acre Hughes Fire that erupted Wednesday. The Hughes Fire was reported around 11 a.
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.
Hughes fire explodes north of Castaic, forcing evacuations
A fire north of a jail complex in Castaic has triggered evacuations in Los Angeles County, even as Southern California hopes for some rain to help with firefighting efforts.
Hughes fire quickly grows to engulf 1,000 acres near Castaic Lake
A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County on Wednesday morning, quickly racing across 1,000 acres of terrain, aided by heavy, dry fuels and pushed by gusting Santa Ana winds.
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.
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Live updates: Firefighters gain ‘upper hand' on 10,000-acre Hughes Fire in Castaic
The Hughes Fire that started in the Castaic area Wednesday morning quickly grew to over 10,000 acres, prompting evacuations and school closures.
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California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 10,000 acres
One of the latest, the Hughes Fire in the Castaic area, has prompted evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people. ABC News has kicked off "SoCal Strong" (#SoCalStrong), highlighting the impacted communities and offering fundraising opportunities for victims of the fires.
California Fires Live Updates: Hughes Fire in Castaic grows, maps show areas under evacuation orders
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area that left parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
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Hughes Fire rages near LA; 50K under evacuation orders, warnings: Live updates
A new wildfire that erupted in northern Los Angeles County triggered tens of thousands of evacuation orders and warnings.
Red flag warning extended to Friday morning as Hughes fire erupts near Castaic
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Hughes fire broke out in Castaic amidst the red flag warning, spreading to over 9,000 acres by ...
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.
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 ...
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New brush fire breaks out along 405 in Seal Beach as crews battle Hughes Fire in Castaic
Firefighters are battling a new brush fire that erupted along the 405 Freeway in Seal Beach, as they also race to contain the ...
Wildfire evacuation zone grows, unclear if 5,000-person jail complex will evacuate
The Hughes fire broke out a little before 11 a.m., roughly 5 miles north of the Pitchess Detention Center. The sheriff's ...
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 ...
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Castaic Union School District announces all schools will be closed Thursday
The Castaic Union School District announced it would close all its campuses Thursday due to the Hughes Fire burning in the ...