Los Angeles County, California and Hughes Fire

California Wildfire Updates: New Hughes Fire Explodes To 5,000 Acres In Northern Los Angeles County
Wednesday, 12:25 p.m. PST The Hughes Fire grew to 3,407 acres, according to Cal Fire, with evacuation orders extending to the community of Castaic and evacuation warnings stretching to the northernmost parts of Santa Clarita, which had an estimated population of 224,028 in 2023.
Update: 23,448 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County by Palisades Fire, still 68% contained
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 15 days. A crew of 4,335 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 68% of the fire by Wednesday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
Fast-moving Hughes Fire breaks out in Los Angeles County as California officials order evacuations
Officials ordered evacuations in the area surrounding the Hughes Fire on Wednesday morning, located near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County.
Hughes Fire explodes, already consuming 5,000 acres north of Los Angeles
Officials issued evacuation orders in and around the Castaic Lake area, predominantly covering state parkland. Evacuation warnings border Santa Clarita, one residential area closest to the growing fire.
Update: Palisades Fire remains 65% contained, 23,448 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,713 acres after being active for two weeks. A crew of 5,337 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 63% of the fire by Tuesday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 8,000 acres, forces evacuations
By David Swanson and Daniel Trotta CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 8,000 acres (32 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush,
New, Fast-Spreading Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Los Angeles County
Another wildfire ignited in northern Los Angeles County on Wednesday. The blaze has scorched more than 5,000 acres and is 0% contained, according to officials.
Large new wildfire forces more evacuations in Southern California
A new wildfire expanded rapidly north of Los Angeles, growing to more than 5,000 acres and forcing more evacuations. Strong winds kept Los Angeles County on high alert. And some who lost their homes found themselves dealing with a new concern: having their identities stolen by criminals fraudulently applying for relief benefits.
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 Angeles on Wednesday, burning 5,054 acres (20 square km) while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control,
Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners were dropped by their insurers before the Palisades Fire
About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.
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Pacific Palisades residents sue Los Angeles department of water and power
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As viruses spread in Los Angeles shelters, fire survivors discuss the class issues
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