Hughes Fire in Castaic community of LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres
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.
No reported growth overnight in Hughes fire near Castaic as crews prepare for more tough weather
The fire was first reported around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and exploded in size thanks to strong Santa Ana winds.
The New York Times17d
Tens of Thousands Told to Evacuate as New Fire Rages North of L.A.
The Hughes fire, burning near Castaic Lake north of Santa Clarita ... Four transmission lines out of the Castaic Power Plant, which is located in the evacuation zone, have been disconnected ...
LAist17d
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, growing to more than 10,000 acres and forcing mass evacuations. Around ...
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Los Angeles engulfed by new wildfire, burning over 8,000 acres
California: A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County, expanding to 8,096 acres (32.76 square km) with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire ...
Los Angeles Times17d
As the Hughes fire swells, some residents gather near the flames to witness the spectacle
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. The Hughes fire ignited ...
Yahoo17d
Photos show Hughes Fire burn LA's Castaic Lake area, smoke seen from Six Flags park
The Hughes Fire has burned more than 9,000 acres Wednesday around the Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County on Wednesday continuing a devastating wave of Southern California wildfires fueled by dry ...