California firefighters make progress 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 9,200 acres near Castaic, with tens of thousands urged to evacuate
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to more than 9,200 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said.
Photos: Hughes fire in Castaic explodes to more than 9,000 acres in just hours
As the sun began to set over Castaic Lake on Wednesday, the hills to the north and east were engulfed in flames, casting an eerie orange glow across the valley below.
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.
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
Hughes fire explodes north of Castaic, forcing evacuations
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Schools evacuated as 10,000+ acre Hughes Fire erupts in Castaic
Jasmine Viel speaks with some students who recalled the moments that they were forced to evacuate from their school campuses when the Hughes Fire broke out on Wednesday.
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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 ...
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Incoming rain brings mudslides threat to burn zones as crews battle Hughes Fire in Castaic
Mandatory evacuations were issued Wednesday in the Castaic area due to the fast-spreading Hughes Fire. CAL FIRE's map shows ...
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Brush Fire Breaks Out Near Castaic, Los Angeles; Evacuations Ordered
A brush fire, now known as the Hughes Fire, broke out near Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting immediate action from fire ...
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 ...
Castaic jail complex in wildfire evacuation zone; officials plan to shelter in place
The Hughes fire broke out a little before 11 a.m., roughly five miles north of the Pitchess Detention Center. The Sheriff's ...
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Fire in Castaic Lake Area 90% Contained as Flash Flooding Possible
Containment of the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake was up to 90% Sunday while firefighters prepare for possible debris flow and mudslides from a weekend storm. Evacuation orders were lifted as of ...