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 grows to 9,400 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 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.
Hughes fire explodes north of Castaic, forcing evacuations
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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,
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
San Diego blazes erupt; progress made on raging Hughes Fire: Wildfire Live updates
Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire ...
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Map: Hughes Fire in Castaic
VIIRS/MODIS satellite hotspot data is updated daily in the morning with the red dots indicating which direction the fire is ...
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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.
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 ...