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The Hughes fire ignited earlier in the day north of Castaic and by evening had grown to more than 9,000 ... The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.

Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire weather," Cal Fire said.

• The Hughes fire north of Castaic quickly grew to more than 10,000 acres, but no structures were reported damaged. • Southern California expects less than half an inch of rain Saturday ...

The Hughes Fire has burned more than 9,000 acres Wednesday around the Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County on Wednesday continuing a devastating wave of Southern California wildfires fueled by dry ...

Just after 1 p.m., Cal Fire said the fire was at more than 5,000 acres. By 5 p.m., it was at 8,000 acres with no containment. "It looks like a smoke bomb went off," Chancellor said.

Hughes fire breaks out in California, 50,000 under evacuation orders, warnings. Story by Xavier Walton ... The Hughes fire started quickly engulfed 10,176 acres, according to CAL FIRE.

Southern California wildfires: Hughes fire scorches over 9,000 acres near Castaic; as thousands flee, 5 Freeway reopens Jan. 22, 2025 Updated Wed., Jan. 22, 2025 at 10:06 p.m. Seen from Magic ...

The Hughes fire has prompted mandatory evacuations in Castaic, California, as the fire has a "rapid rate of spread" Cal Fire said. ... The Hughes fire in California on January 22, 2025.

The pilots approach the Hughes Fire in Castaic, Calif. (146 Airlift Wing/California Air National Guard/TMX) More than 4,000 fire personnel are assigned to the Hughes Fire, authorities say.