Fast-moving Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County

Fast-Spreading Wildfire in Los Angeles County Prompts Evacuations
The Hughes fire, which broke out north of Santa Clarita earlier Wednesday, has scorched more than 5,000 acres, according to Cal Fire.
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Wednesday, 12:25 p.m. PST The Hughes Fire grew to 3,407 acres, according to Cal Fire, with evacuation orders extending to the community of Castaic and evacuation warnings stretching to the northernmost parts of Santa Clarita, which had an estimated population of 224,028 in 2023.
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Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,713 acres after being active for nine days. A crew of 4,471 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 27% of the fire by Thursday evening. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
Fast-moving Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County as California officials order evacuations
Officials ordered evacuations in the area surrounding the Hughes Fire on Wednesday morning, located near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County.
Hughes Fire in Castaic area of Los Angeles County prompts mandatory evacuations
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in the Castaic area of Los Angeles County Wednesday morning which has prompted mandatory evacuation orders and warnings, according to fire officials.
Hughes Fire: Fast-moving brush fire prompts evacuation orders in LA County
A fast-moving brush fire burning north of Los Angeles on Wednesday has prompted evacuation orders on Wednesday. The Hughes Fire started at Lake Hughes Road near the Castaic Reservoir, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station said on X.
Evacuation orders in LA County as Hughes Fire grows: LA County fire dept. | Vargas Reports
The Hughes Fire has already torched more than 5,000 acres across the mountains in the northern part of Los Angeles County. L.A. County Fire Department public information officer Sheila Kelliher tells “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” structures are in danger and more evacuations should be expected.
Fast-moving Hughes Fire forces evacuations in L.A., Ventura counties
Firefighters on the ground and in the air rushed to slow a rapidly spreading brush fire that exploded near Castaic on Wednesday, forcing evacuations around Lake Castaic and impacting traffic on the 5 Freeway.
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