CBS News14d
Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, evacuations lifted but mudslide concerns remain
The 10,000-acre Hughes Fire near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic, which sent thousands fleeing this week, was more than 95% contained Sunday with all mandatory evacuation orders lifted.
Business Insider17d
LA is on edge as new fires ignite — with one already rampaging across more than 10,300 acres
The Hughes Fire started at about 10:50 a.m. local time Wednesday near Castaic, north of Los Angeles ... according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire.
ABC717d
Progress made on Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake while new fires erupt in SoCal
CASTAIC, Calif. -- Evacuation orders were lifted ... briefly triggering more evacuations. Southern California is under a red flag warning for critical fire risk through Friday.
WSET17d
California wildfire evacuee recalls moment family had to desert home, leave belongings
On Wednesday morning, Smith Leithart and his family were among the evacuees. He watched from his Castaic balcony, as smoke from the Hughes Fire made its way towards his home. Leithart noted ash ...
kcra.com18d
Hughes Fire: Firefighters slow wildfire that rapidly burned thousands of acres in Los Angeles County
Precipitation was possible starting Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.The California fires have ... of trees and brush near Castaic Lake, a popular recreation area about 40 ...
The Financial Express18d
California wildfire: New fire spreads near Lake Castaic; over 50,000 residents fear evacuation
A massive wildfire, dubbed the Hughes Fire, erupted Wednesday morning north of Los Angeles, rapidly spreading to approximately 15 square miles (39 square kilometres) near Lake Castaic. The blaze ...
Asia One18d
Fast-growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forcing evacuations
CASTAIC, California — A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday (Jan 22) rapidly spread to more than 8,000 acres (32 square km), fuelled by strong winds and dry brush ...
Sydney Morning Herald18d
Fresh fire erupts in Southern California prompting new evacuation orders
A large plume of smoke caused by the Hughes Fire rises from Castaic Lake, as seen from a neighbourhood of Santa Clarita, California.Credit: AP Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive ...
Los Angeles Times18d
What happened on Wednesday, Jan. 22 as the Hughes fire broke out north of Castaic
The southbound 5 was closed at Grapevine Road, on the southern edge of Kern County, according to the California Highway Patrol. A new fire exploded Wednesday north of Castaic, spreading quickly ...
Los Angeles Times18d
Hughes fire scorches more than 10,000 acres near Castaic; thousands flee
The Hughes fire north of Castaic quickly grew to more than 10,000 acres, but no structures were reported damaged. • Southern California expects less than half an inch of rain Saturday through ...
The New York Times18d
Tens of Thousands Told to Evacuate as New Fire Rages North of L.A.
The California Independent System Operator, which manages the state’s electric grid, said it is monitoring the fire and communicating with energy providers in the Castaic area. As of now ...