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Incoming rain brings mudslides threat to burn zones
Mandatory evacuations were issued Wednesday in the Castaic area due to the fast-spreading Hughes Fire. CAL FIRE's map shows the evacuation zones.
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Progress made on Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake while new fires erupt in SoCal
The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and has charred 10,396 acres near Castaic Lake, a popular recreation area about 40 miles from the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that are ...
NBC News28d
Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
The Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County began Wednesday morning and now covers more than 10,000 acres or 15 square miles. It was 24% contained at 2 p.m. local time ...
The Straits Times28d
Mass evacuations after explosive new fire erupts near Los Angeles
Ferocious flames were devouring hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover more than 3,800ha in just a few hours. The fire was being fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds that were ...
The Financial Express28d
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 ...
Deadline.com28d
Hughes Fire: Residents Begin To Return Home As Firefighters Gain Upper Hand On Blaze North Of L.A. – Updated
including in the bulk of the Castaic community itself. See map below for remaining Evacuation Orders (in red) and Evacuation Warnings (in yellow). Sheriff’s officials urged residents returning ...
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"Holy cow" - Internet reacts to video of boater evacuating Castaic Lake trying to beat raging flames from Hughes fire
A video of a boater’s harrowing escape from Castaic Lake as the quickly growing Hughes Fire approached has sparked reactions across the Internet. The video, recorded by Nicholas Billy, underscores the ...
KTLA28d
Hughes Fire leaves tens of thousands evacuated in northern L.A. County
The blaze was reported around 11 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake and used gusty winds to rapidly spread through steep terrain. Thousands of firefighters were ...
Indiatimes28d
'Please get out': New wildfire in LA burns 5,000 acres in hours; tens of thousands forced to evacuate
A fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles, driven by strong Santa Ana winds, has consumed over 5,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders for 31,000 residents. The new Hughes Fire has forced the ...
The New York Times28d
As Another Fire Explodes, Weary Californians Decide: Stay or Go?
By Corina Knoll Alyce McFaddenVik Jolly and Isabelle Taft As the Hughes fire exploded in size on Wednesday, people living around Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County weighed the question of ...
The Peninsula28d
Video: Mass evacuations after explosive new fire erupts near Los Angeles
Ferocious flames devoured hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover more than 9,400 acres (3,800 hectares) in just a few hours. Emergency vehicles are on the side of the road as ...