The Hughes Fire near Castaic, California, has burned over 5,000 acres, prompting evacuations and school closures.
Rain returned to California over the weekend, aiding with the ongoing wildfire fight across the LA area. But the arrival of rain also brought the risk of flash flooding and mudslides in recent burn ...
Mauricio Arellano, superintendent of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, which co-sponsored the Wednesday, Jan.
The fires began on Jan. 7, 2025, what seemed like a regular Tuesday morning, fueled by historic gusts of Santa Ana winds.
"A strong Santa Ana Wind event is expected to develop Monday and last through at least Tuesday," the National Weather Service ...