The Hughes fire has exploded to more than 10,000 acres, forcing tens of thousands of Californians to flee their properties in a region already reeling from blazes that have caused catastrophic damage and taken dozens of lives.

A new wildfire that erupted in northern Los Angeles County triggered tens of thousands of evacuation orders and warnings.

The Hughes Fire that started on Wednesday has burned through over 5,000 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties on Wednesday.