Hughes Fire in Castaic now 56% contained with rain in the forecast
Firefighters continue to make progress in containing the massive Hughes Fire that broke out Wednesday near Castaic Lake, growing to more than 10,000 acres and forcing mass evacuations. Around 38,000 people remain under evacuation warnings even as containment has reached 56%.
Hughes Fire burns over 10,000 acres near I-5 in Castaic, prompts evacuation orders
A large brush fire that erupted near Interstate 5 in Castaic has burned more than 10,000 acres, causing several evacuation orders and warnings Wednesday morning
California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
Hughes fire quickly grows to engulf 1,000 acres near Castaic Lake
A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County on Wednesday morning, quickly racing across 1,000 acres of terrain, aided by heavy, dry fuels and pushed by gusting Santa Ana winds.
Hughes Fire Ravages 3,400+ Acres in Castaic Lake Area
A fast-moving brush fire raced across thousands of acres of thick vegetation near Castaic Lake Wednesday, forcing mandatory evacuations in the lake area and into the heart of Castaic, with warnings stretching toward Santa Clarita and reaching the Ventura County line.
Hughes Fire: Evacuation orders near Castaic Lake
Officials have ordered mandatory evacuation orders for areas near Castaic Lake. The Hughes Fire has erupted in Southern California and has already spread across more than 5,000 acres. the CBS News Los Angeles team is reporting on the new mandatory evacuation orders.
Hughes Fire containment grows after thousands are forced to flee
Firefighters gained more ground Thursday on a fast-moving brushfire that erupted north of Los Angeles the day before and within hours exploded to thousands of acres amid high winds, officials said.
Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, containment rises as some evacuations remain
Firefighters made progress on the more than 10,000-acre Hughes Fire Thursday, which sent thousands fleeing after sparking near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic a day earlier.
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Fire in Castaic Lake area 95% contained as flood watch issued
Containment of the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake was up to 95% Monday while firefighters prepare for possible debris flow and ...
Photos show 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 ...
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Progress made on Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake while new fires erupt in SoCal
Some evacuation orders have been lifted as firefighters with air support slowed the spread of the Hughes Fire, but new blazes ...
Southern California under fire risk 'red warning' as Hughs Fire burns near Castaic Lake
Southern California is under a red flag warning for critical fire risk after the Hughes Fire broke out late on Wednesday ...
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 ...
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Tens of Thousands Told to Evacuate as New Fire Rages North of L.A.
The Hughes fire, burning near Castaic Lake north of Santa Clarita, exploded to more than 10,000 acres of mostly brush in just a few hours. More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders and ...
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Aerial attack helps firefighters maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles
Firefighters are battling to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles ...
California Rain Causes Plastics and Other Toxic Ash Runoff Warnings
Rain has continued to fall across parts of Southern California, increasing the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas hit by ...