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.
LIVE: Hughes Fire in Castaic explodes in size as more evacuations issued
The Hughes Fire in Castaic area has burned more than 9,400 acres in just hours. While Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone called it a "difficult fire," he said that crews are "getting the upper hand on containing the blaze."
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 continues to move toward city of Castaic in LA County
Up to 50,000 people have been ordered to evacuate from Castaic, California as the Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County continues to grow.
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 Angeles National Forest.
Map: Where the Hughes Fire and other wildfires are burning in LA County
The Hughes Fire, Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire are burning in Los Angeles County. This map shows the locations.
Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
The Hughes Fire has spread over 5,054 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on Wednesday.
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California wildfires live updates: Thousands evacuated as explosive Hughes fire breaks out amid strong winds near Castaic
Thousands evacuated as explosive Hughes fire breaks out amid strong winds near Castaic - Hughes Fire is growing rapidly near Castaic Lake, about 45 miles northwest of Los Angeles
Hughes Fire near L.A. explodes to 9,000 acres; 31,000 told to evacuate
Officials issued evacuation orders in and around the Castaic Lake area. Evacuation warnings border Santa Clarita, one residential area closest to the fire.
31,000 forced to evacuate Hughes fire in northern Los Angeles County
Continued strong winds and dry conditions on Wednesday morning rapidly spread a fire near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County and has burned through 8,096 acres.
Hughes Fire in LA County explodes to over 9,200 acres, thousands evacuated
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to more than 9,200 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said.
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