Hughes Fire, Los Angeles County

Update: Hughes Fire 87% contained, 10,425 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.m. Jan. 22 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 10,425 acres after being active for three days. By Saturday morning, the fire crew succeeded in containing 87% of the wildfire. The cause is, however, still being investigated.
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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 Angeles County.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 25
A new wildfire was reported today at 7:47 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
The Hughes Fire has spread over 8,096 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on Wednesday.
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Progress Is Made On A Huge Fire North Of Los Angeles While New Fires Erupt In Southern California
Firefighters have slowed the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles where dangerous winds gained strength again.
California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 10,000 acres
The Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire also remain active. At least 28 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across Southern California. Thousands of firefighters have been battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County.
Map: See containment updates for 3 largest fires still burning in Los Angeles County
Firefighters are making progress containing the three largest fires burning in Los Angeles County. The Eaton Fire is almost completely contained in the Altadena area northeast of Los Angeles. On the LA County coast,
Floods, landslides are a risk as fire-scarred Los Angeles girds for rain
There is a 10% to 20% chance of flash flooding and landslides in some recently burned areas of Los Angeles County, ...
Trump greeted by Newsom as he lands in Los Angeles for Palisades Fire tour
President Trump landed in Los Angeles Friday afternoon to tour damage from the devastating Palisades Fire, one of two deadly ...
Fire-ravaged Los Angeles braces for toxic rain runoff
The fires are still not fully contained and have killed 28 people and damaged or destroyed nearly 16,000 structures.
L.A. live fire updates: Trump surveys damage as region braces for weekend rain
Firefighters have battled multiple fires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties over the last few days. But after an epic dry ...
Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, north of Los Angeles, was 24% contained on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.
President Trump set to visit Los Angeles for Palisades Fire zone tour, emergency briefing with local officials
President Trump is expected to visit the Los Angeles area Friday following the devastating wildfires that caused extensive ...
Rain finally in forecast for fire-ravaged Southern California – but so is flood risk
Southern California is about to get its first significant rainfall in months, bringing desperately needed relief after dry ...
Blaze-Stricken Los Angeles Contends With Fresh Fires, Resurgent Winds
Thousands of firefighters worked to contain new blazes Thursday, including one near the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood, while persistent winds left weary Angelenos on edge following weeks of historic ...