Photos taken of the Hughes Fire around Castaic Lake, California captured the massive blaze and cloud of smoke visible from Six Flags Magic Mountain.

The Hughes Fire broke out around 11 a.m. in the area of Lake Hughes Road near the 5 Freeway and Castaic Lake, according to Cal Fire. It is estimated at 500 acres as of 11:45 a.m.

Elsewhere, Castaic Union School District principals ... Forecasters are confident there will be some rain and mountain snow this weekend. They also expect precipitation to be light — probably ...

Smoke will most heavily impact areas near and to the southwest of the fire, including the San Gabriel Mountains, the Interstate 5 corridor near Castaic Lake and Santa Clarita, according to the AQMD.

In addition to air operations, firefighters are using nearby Castaic Lake to help tame the flames. Los Angeles city firefighters are also using nearby Six Flags Magic Mountain as a base of ...

Officials remained concerned that the Palisades and Eaton fires could break their containment lines as firefighters continue watching for hot spots.

Officials issued evacuation orders in and around the Castaic Lake area. Evacuation warnings border Santa Clarita, one residential area closest to the fire.

Coverage of the Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires in Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire ...

CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Nearly 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate on Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains near foothill communities north of Los Angeles ...

Flames rise while firefighters battle the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake, north of Santa Clarita on Jan. 22, 2025. The Hughes Fire burns behind the skyline of Six Flags Magic Mountain on Jan. 22 ...