Evacuations ordered as new fast-moving wildfire threatens mountain homes north of Los Angeles
Evacuations were ordered on Wednesday for remote communities near a new wind-driven wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles, as Southern California endured more dangerous winds ahead of possible rain over the weekend.
New fast-growing wildfire erupts near Los Angeles
A new fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, triggering evacuations in a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history. The Hughes fire ignited north of the city on Wednesday afternoon, near Castaic Lake in a mountainous area that borders several residential areas and schools.
Residents under mandatory evacuation in northern Los Angeles County in first significant wildfire outbreak since fatal fires
Fire crews are battling a swiftly growing blaze dubbed the Hughes Fire burning near Interstate 5 in Castaic, in the northern part of Los Angeles County.
Fast-moving Hughes Fire breaks out 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.
New wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forces evacuations
A rapidly growing wildfire broke out some 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, burning 3,407 acres (5.3 square km) while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control,
Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
The Hughes Fire has spread over 5,054 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on Wednesday.
Evacuation orders issued after new blaze ignites in Los Angeles County
Evacuation orders were issued and part of a major interstate was closed after a fast-moving wildfire ignited Wednesday in Southern California. The Hughes Fire erupted after two nearby blazes left at least 27 people dead and engulfed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area earlier this month.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 22
A new wildfire was reported today at 12:22 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Fast-Spreading Wildfire in Los Angeles County Prompts Evacuations
The Hughes Fire, which broke out north of Santa Clarita in Castaic, Calif., earlier Wednesday, has scorched more than 5,000 acres, according to Cal Fire.
Californians near Castaic Lake encouraged to evacuate after Hughes Fire erupts in LA County
The fast-burning Hughes Fire prompted evacuations on Wednesday morning after it was reporting burning near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County. (Source: KTTV)
Hughes Fire in Castaic area of Los Angeles County prompts mandatory evacuations
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in the Castaic area of Los Angeles County Wednesday morning which has prompted mandatory evacuation orders and warnings, according to fire officials.
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