Hughes Fire North of Santa Clarita Burns 9,400 Acres, Forces Thousands to Evacuate
With the Palisades and Eaton fires still not fully contained, a new Southern California blaze sparked up Wednesday north of Santa Clarita, burning more than 9,400 acres in a matter of hours, forcing evacuations by the thousands and shutting down sections of the 5 freeway.
Hughes Fire Updates: Brush Fire Erupts In Castaic, Smoke Visible Throughout Santa Clarita
Original: A brush fire erupted in Castaic, sending smoke over the Santa Clarita Valley. Around 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, first responders received reports of a brush fire on Lake Hughes Road north of Castaic Lake, according to officials. The fire is currently at 50+ acres. Smoke from the fire is visible throughout Santa Clarita.
Hughes Fire near L.A. explodes to 10,000 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.
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 a few hours. More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders and warnings.
Hughes fire near Santa Clarita adds to list of LA air quality woes
The areas surrounding the wildfire, including the San Gabriel Mountains, the 5 Freeway corridor near Castaic Lake and Santa Clarita, are expected to be the most impacted by the Hughes fire, which started near Castaic in the Antelope Valley and exploded to 10,176 acres.
Santa Clarita mayor discusses impacts of Hughes Fire
Mayor Bill Miranda talks about the worry of overnight winds, saying the community is cautiously optimistic. The president may have let his true priority slip during a Fox News interview. Sean Hepburn Ferrer,
Hughes Fire: Mayor of Santa Clarita provides update
The winds and dry terrain led to rampant spotting of the fire, allowing it to jump roadways and continue expanding.
Clouds of Smoke from Rapidly Spreading Hughes Fire Loom Over Santa Clarita
Smoke loomed over Santa Clarita on Wednesday, January 22, as the Hughes Fire burned thousands of acres of land in California. This video taken by Anthony Cabassa shows the view from his home as smoke from the fast-growing inferno wafts skyward.
Hughes Fire: Santa Clarita 'ready,' mayor says
Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda says the city is prepared to handle this fire and is urging residents to be ready to evacuate when necessary.
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.
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L.A. fire updates: Hughes fire rages on as red flag warning continue - Los Angeles Times
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Some Santa Clarita Schools Closed Due To Hughes Fire Concerns
Several schools in the Santa Clarita Valley have announced they they will be closed Friday due to the Hughes Fire in Castaic.
New Fast-Spreading Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Los Angeles County
The Hughes fire, which broke out north of Santa Clarita on Wednesday scorched more than 10,100 acres and is 14% contained, ...