New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations
By David Swanson and Daniel Trotta CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres (38 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush,
California Wildfire Updates: New Blaze Burns Near Bel Air As Hughes Fire Explodes To 10,000 Acres
A new fire broke out near Los Angeles’ Bel Air neighborhood early on Thursday as the Hughes fire which was first reported a day earlier in northern Los Angeles County grew rapidly to set ablaze more than 10,000 acres, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders and warnings to more than 50,000 people.
Update: 14,021 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Eaton Fire, still 95% contained
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 15 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 1,837 has been working on site and, as of Wednesday evening, they managed to contain 95% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Hughes Fire Live Tracker: Map of New Los Angeles Wildfire
The Hughes Fire that started on Wednesday has burned through over 5,000 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties on Wednesday.
Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles
A new fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, prompting tens of thousands to evacuate a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history.
Los Angeles wildfires timeline: How the deadly blazes unfolded
Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities
Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
The Hughes Fire has spread over 8,096 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on Wednesday.
California wildfires: More than 30,000 flee as fire erupts north of Los Angeles
One witness described the scene as looking like "you were driving into hell", as authorities say just 14 percent of the Hughes Fire has been contained.
California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 9,000 acres
At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.
Fast-moving wildfire threatens homes north of Los Angeles, thousands ordered to evacuate
Evacuations have been ordered for communities near a new wind-driven wildfire north of Los Angeles. The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and quickly burned through hundreds of acres of trees and brush near the Lake Castaic area.
New wildfires ignite in LA area; 50k under evacuation orders or warnings: Live updates
The fire rapidly spread to over 10,000 acres as authorities warned in the area that they faced an "immediate threat to life." ...
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...
Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles
CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept ...
Los Angeles artists, collectors reel from wildfires
As the Los Angeles area begins the formidable task of rebuilding after the most destructive wildfires in its history, the ...
Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker’s threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
Some US House Republicans in California are breaking with Speaker Mike Johnson over his suggestion that federal disaster aid ...
California Fire Map Shows Areas in Greatest Danger As New Blazes Erupt
Several counties in Southern California faced "critical" fire risks this week, according to an AccuWeather forecast.
Why all California homeowners could be on the hook for LA County wildfire costs
Insurance providers could charge policyholders a “supplemental fee” if the state’s insurer of last resort runs out of money.
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Southern California still on edge as gusty winds continue threat for wildfire spread
Two new wildfires started in Southern California Tuesday night and into Wednesday, as gusty Santa Ana winds continue to ...