prompting mandatory evacuations in the lake area and into the heart of Castaic, but while high winds push the flames, a squadron of aerial assets helped crews gain “the upper hand” by late in ...

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.

“Although, we are getting the upper hand.” High winds ... who have lived in North Lake Castaic for 25 years, made their way to the temporary evacuation center. Luckily, Eleanor’s daughter ...

The Hughes Fire near Castaic, north of Los Angeles, was 24% contained on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.