Hughes fire scorches more than 10,000 acres near Castaic; thousands flee
A fire north of a jail complex in Castaic has triggered evacuations in L.A. County, even as Southern California hopes for some rain to help with firefighting efforts.
20,000 ordered to evacuate as fast-moving wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles
Nearly 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate on Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, as parched Southern California endured another round ...
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Fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles threatens homes, 50,000 under evacuation orders
CASTAIC, Calif ... Several lawsuits have been filed by people who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire, alleging Southern California Edison's equipment sparked the blaze. On Tuesday, a judge ...
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 ...
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California wildfire evacuee recalls moment family had to desert home, leave belongings
He watched from his Castaic balcony, as smoke from the Hughes Fire made its way towards his home. Leithart noted ash falling from the sky. So we go to the window on the opposite side of the house ...
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Southern California wildfires: Hughes fire scorches over 9,000 acres near Castaic; as thousands flee, 5 Freeway reopens
LOS ANGELES – A new fire exploded Wednesday north of Castaic, California, in Los Angeles County, and quickly charred more than 9,400 acres, forcing thousands to flee their homes amid a month of ...
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Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles
CASTAIC, California — More than 50,000 people were ... There were no reported homes or other structures burned. “This fire had a robust response today, and as you can see behind us, the ...
Hughes fire explodes north of Castaic, shuts down 5 Freeway and forces evacuations
A new fire exploded Wednesday north of Castaic, quickly charring 8,000 acres and forcing thousands to flee from their homes amid a month of extreme fire conditions that have plagued Southern ...
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Photos: Hughes Fire threatens Castaic, California
Evacuation orders included homes and businesses surrounding the lake, including the city of Castaic. The cause of the fire was unknown. The Hughes Fire erupted as crews began their final efforts ...
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Explosive Hughes Fire Burns in Mountains Near Castaic, CA
“We’re providing homes to the other half of congregation ... according to the California Highway Patrol. Elsewhere, Castaic Union School District principals who were at a training meeting ...
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Photos: Hughes Fire threatens Castaic, California
The fire had charred more than 8,000 acres by 4:00 p.m. with no containment. Evacuation orders included homes and businesses surrounding the lake, including the city of Castaic. The cause of the fire ...