Mandatory evacuations were issued Wednesday in the Castaic area due to the fast-spreading Hughes Fire. CAL FIRE's map shows the evacuation zones.

IN THE AREAS WHERE THE HUGHES FIRES TAKING PLACE. AND SO THAT’S A BIG CONCERN THERE. BUT OF COURSE OTHER AREAS TOO ARE GOING TO BE IMPACTED BY THOSE WINDS. AND SO THE FIRE DANGER REMAINS.

AND WE’LL SEE BY LATER ON LATE MORNING EARLY AFTERNOON WE COULD SEE WIND GUSTS AGAIN BETWEEN 40 TO 50MPH. IN THE AREAS WHERE THE HUGHES FIRES TAKING PLACE. AND SO THAT’S A BIG CONCERN THERE. BUT OF ...

The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and has charred 10,396 acres near Castaic Lake, a popular recreation area about 40 miles from the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that are ...

“It’s been stressful with those other fires, but now that this one is close to home it’s just super stressful,” she said.Hughes Fire Evacuations and Road ClosuresPeople are being ordered ...

PREVIOUSLY on Wednesday: State and local officials held a late afternoon news conference to update Angelenos on the status of the Hughes Fire.

Tens of thousands of residents remain under evacuation orders and warnings Thursday morning as firefighters continue to battle for containment on the Hughes Fire that erupted near Castaic.

The Hughes fire has grown rapidly in northern Los Angeles County, with the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires still burning in the region. By Corina Knoll Alyce McFaddenVik Jolly and Isabelle ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Evacuations have been ordered for communities near a new wind-driven wildfire north of Los Angeles. The ...

The Hughes Fire exploded to over 9,400 acres on Wednesday. The wildfire was called in at about 11 a.m. in the area of Lake Hughes Road near the 5 Freeway. Evacuation warnings and orders have been ...

The Hughes fire ignited earlier in the day north of Castaic and by evening had grown to more than 9,000 acres, forcing the evacuation of about 31,000 people. On Lake Hughes Road, wooden piles ...