Hughes fire explodes north of Castaic, shuts down 5 Freeway and forces evacuations
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.
Evacuees scramble as Hughes Fire approaches homes in Castaic
Residents south and west of Lake Castaic scrambled to flee the path of the Hughes Fire, which had scorched over 5,000 acres in less than three hours on Wednesday. The blaze was first reported shortly before 11 a.
Hughes Fire north of Castaic forced closure of I-5
A brush fire in Castaic forced a closure of Interstate 5 on Wednesday. CHP said the all northbound and southbound traffic reopened just before 7 p.m.
L.A. fire live updates: Hughes fire breaks out north of Castaic, evacuations ordered
Amid an extended red flag warning, a new fire exploded north of Castaic. Evacuations were ordered after 11 a.m. Wind gusts reached 31 mph Wednesday afternoon in the area and are expected to increase over the next several hours.
L.A. Fires: Hughes Fire Erupts Near Lake Castaic, Prompting Evacuations, Threatening 5 Freeway
Dubbed the Hughes Fire, the wildfire broke out around 10:30 am and went from 50-100 acres to 500-1000 acres, according to local TV outlets.
Californians near Castaic Lake encouraged to evacuate after Hughes Fire erupts in LA County
The fast-burning Hughes Fire prompted evacuations on Wednesday morning after it was reporting burning near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County. (Source: KTTV)
Fast-moving Hughes Fire forces evacuations near Castaic
A fast-moving brush fire exploded in size in Castaic Wednesday morning, forcing evacuations near Lake Castaic and impacting traffic on the 5 Freeway. The fire, dubbed the Hughes Fire, was announced shortly before 10:45 a.
Hughes Fire in LA County explodes to over 8,000 acres near Castaic, with tens of thousands urged to evacuate
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to more than 8,000 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said.
Castaic jail complex in wildfire evacuation zone; officials plan to shelter in place
The Hughes fire broke out a little before 11 a.m., roughly five miles north of the Pitchess Detention Center. The Sheriff's ...
Southern California wildfires: Hughes fire scorches over 9,000 acres near Castaic; as thousands flee, 5 Freeway reopens
The Hughes fire seen from Magic Mountain has started north of Castaic and has exploded to more than 5,000 acres in under two ...
Red flag warning extended to Friday morning as Hughes fire grows near Castaic
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Hughes fire broke out in Castaic amidst the red flag warning, spreading to over 9,000 acres by ...
Hughes Fire burning in Castaic area of Los Angeles County
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in the Castaic area of Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, according to the ...
Photos shows Hughes Fire burn LA's Castaic Lake area, smoke seen from Six Flags park
Photos taken of the Hughes Fire around Castaic Lake, California captured the massive blaze and cloud of smoke visible from ...
Castaic Union School District announces all schools will be closed Thursday
The Castaic Union School District announced it would close all its campuses Thursday due to the Hughes Fire burning in the area.
Fast-growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forces evacuations
By David Swanson CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A rapidly growing wildfire broke out some 50 miles (80 km) north of Los ...