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.
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 ...
USA Today17d
Photos show Hughes Fire burn LA's Castaic Lake area, smoke seen from Six Flags park
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 ...
Yahoo17d
Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued to neighborhoods surrounding the Castaic Lake, about 10 miles north of Santa Clarita. Meanwhile nearby neighborhoods were under evacuation warnings.
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.