Hughes Fire in Castaic community of LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to roughly 10,200 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said.
The New York Times17d
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 ... Four transmission lines out of the Castaic Power Plant, which is located in the evacuation zone, have been disconnected ...
No reported growth overnight in Hughes fire near Castaic as crews prepare for more tough weather
The fire was first reported around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and exploded in size thanks to strong Santa Ana winds.
Progress made on raging Hughes Fire; many evacuation orders lifted: Live updates
Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire ...
Photos show Hughes Fire burn LA's Castaic Lake area, smoke seen from Six Flags park
Photos taken of the Hughes Fire around Castaic Lake, California captured the massive blaze and cloud of smoke visible from Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Los Angeles Times17d
As the Hughes fire swells, some residents gather near the flames to witness the spectacle
As the sun began to set over Castaic Lake on Wednesday ... forcing the evacuation of about 31,000 people. On Lake Hughes Road, wooden piles supporting power lines had burned and snapped, spreading ...
CBS News13d
Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, evacuations lifted but mudslide concerns remain
The wildfire was first reported around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday near Castaic Lake, off Lake Hughes Road ... the Castaic Power Plant and surrounding communities, authorities said.