Hughes Fire burns over 10,000 acres near I-5 in Castaic, prompts evacuation orders
A large brush fire that erupted near Interstate 5 in Castaic has burned more than 10,000 acres, causing several evacuation orders and warnings Wednesday morning
Hughes Fire north of Castaic forced closure of I-5
A brush fire in Castaic forced a closure of Interstate 5 on Wednesday. CHP said the all northbound and southbound traffic reopened just before 7 p.m.
California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
Hughes fire scorches more than 10,000 acres near Castaic; thousands flee
A fire north of a jail complex in Castaic has triggered evacuations in L.A. County, even as Southern California hopes for some rain to help with firefighting efforts.
Firefighters continue to douse Hughes Fire near Castaic
The Hughes Fire broke out around 10:45 a.m. near Castaic Lake, off Lake Hughes Road just north of Castaic Reservoir Road, before growing to 500 acres within an hour, authorities said. By 12:30 p.m., less than two hours after first being reported,
Hughes fire grows to 5,054 acres near Castaic; evacuations ordered and 5 Freeway closed
A hard-charging brush fire erupted in northern Los Angeles County on Wednesday, hustling through 5,054 acres of terrain so far, aided by heavy, dry brush and pushed by gusting Santa Ana winds, Cal Fire officials said.
Hughes fire explodes north of Castaic, forcing evacuations
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Officials provide update on Hughes Fire burning near Castaic
Local officials and county leaders provided an update on the Hughes Fire that exploded near Castaic on Wednesday, forcing tens of thousands of evacuations and impacting traffic on the 5 Freeway. Detai
Interstate 5 reopened after Hughes Fire forced closure
Interstate 5 was closed in both directions from the Grapevine to Castaic as the Hughes Fire burned Wednesday afternoon.The ...
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Grapevine reopens after Hughes Fire shutters I-5. Firefighters stave off disaster in Castaic.
A new blaze along I-5's Ridge Route has shut down the roadway north of Castaic, with southbound traffic from the Central ...
I-5 open at Grapevine through Highway 126 amid Hughes Fire in Castaic: Caltrans
The California Highway Patrol announced the closure of I-5 from Grapevine Road in Fort Tejon to Highway 126, just north of the Castaic Junction Wednesday ...
Tens of Thousands Told to Evacuate as New Fire Rages North of L.A.
The Hughes fire, burning near Castaic Lake north of Santa Clarita, exploded to more than 10,000 acres of mostly brush in just ...
Here's the latest on LA County's Hughes Fire as 'dangerous' winds continue
The Hughes Fire in northern Los Angeles County near Santa Clarita has led to mandatory evacuation notices for Interstate 5.
Fast-moving Hughes Fire erupts 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 ...
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 ...
California wildfires live updates: Hughes Fire explodes in size, prompting evacuations and closure of Interstate 5
Firefighters continue to battle multiple wildfires in Southern California as the return of strong Santa Ana winds and ...