Hughes fire in Castaic explodes in size

Hughes Fire in LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres near Castaic, with tens of thousands urged to evacuate
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to roughly 10,200 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said.
Photos: Hughes fire in Castaic explodes to more than 9,000 acres in just hours
As the sun began to set over Castaic Lake on Wednesday, the hills to the north and east were engulfed in flames, casting an eerie orange glow across the valley below.
Castaic inmates shelter-in-place despite Hughes Fire evacuation order
Thousands of inmates at a Castaic jail complex were kept sheltered in place despite being within the evacuation zone of the 10,000-plus acre Hughes Fire that erupted Wednesday. The Hughes Fire was reported around 11 a.
Hughes Fire erupts in Castaic area, burns more than 9,000 acres amid evacuation orders
A brush fire erupted amid powerful winds Wednesday morning in the Castaic area, quickly spreading to more than 9,000 acres.
Hughes fire grows to 9,400 acres near Castaic; evacuations ordered and 5 Freeway reopens
The blaze was reported just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the area of Lake Hughes Road near the 5 Freeway, according to Cal Fire.
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 explodes north of Castaic, forcing evacuations
A fire north of a jail complex in Castaic has triggered evacuations in Los Angeles County, even as Southern California hopes for some rain to help with firefighting efforts.
LIVE: Hughes fire in Castaic explodes in size as more evacuations issued
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued Wednesday due to the Hughes Fire burning near Castaic Lake, north of Santa Clarita.
Hughes Fire threatens thousands of homes in northern Los Angeles County
Firefighters on the ground and in the air rushed to slow a rapidly spreading brush fire that exploded near Castaic on Wednesday, forcing tens of thousands of evacuations and impacting traffic on the 5 Freeway.
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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Hughes Fire Scorches 5,000 Acres in Castaic, Thousands Evacuated as Santa Ana Winds Intensify Blaze
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, California, has burned over 5,000 acres, prompting evacuations and school closures.
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 ...
Wildfire evacuation zone grows, unclear if 5,000-person jail complex will evacuate
The Hughes fire broke out a little before 11 a.m., roughly 5 miles north of the Pitchess Detention Center. The sheriff's ...
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 ...
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Live updates: Firefighters gain ‘upper hand' on 10,000-acre Hughes Fire in Castaic
The Hughes Fire that started in the Castaic area Wednesday morning quickly grew to over 10,000 acres, prompting evacuations ...
Video shows aerial view of fast-moving Hughes Fire in Castaic
Aerial footage shows fire crews battling the rapidly developing Hughes Fire near Castaic in California. Swisher says Musk is ...