Map of New Los Angeles Wildfire

New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 8,000 acres, forces evacuations
By David Swanson and Daniel Trotta CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 8,000 acres (32 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush,
California Wildfire Updates: New Hughes Fire Explodes To 5,000 Acres In Northern Los Angeles County
Wednesday, 12:25 p.m. PST The Hughes Fire grew to 3,407 acres, according to Cal Fire, with evacuation orders extending to the community of Castaic and evacuation warnings stretching to the northernmost parts of Santa Clarita, which had an estimated population of 224,028 in 2023.
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.
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Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 15 days. A crew of 4,335 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 68% of the fire by Wednesday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
Hughes Fire forces partial evacuation of 5,000+ person Los Angeles jail
A fast-moving California fire has forced authorities to evacuate part of a 5,000-person jail in Los Angeles County. The Hughes Fire, which broke out Wednesday afternoon in Castaic, is 0 percent contained and has already burned nearly 9,300 acres, according to Cal Fire.
Los Angeles faces another massive wildfire, evacuation order for over 50,000
A new wildfire, the Hughes fire, has prompted evacuation orders for over 50,000 people in Los Angeles. Spanning 9,000 acres with zero containment, it follows recent wildfires near Lake Castaic, spreading widespread destruction.
Update: 14,021 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Eaton Fire, still 91% contained
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 15 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 2,104 has been working on site and, as of Wednesday afternoon, they managed to contain 91% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes in size, forces evacuations
A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles has rapidly spread to more than 38 square km, fueled by strong winds and dry brush, forcing mandatory evacuation orders for more than 31,000 people.
Hughes Fire evacuation and perimeter maps: New wildfire sparks in northern Los Angeles County
More evacuations were ordered as another wildfire broke out in northern Los Angeles County on Wednesday. View the map below to see evacuation zones and the fire perimeter of the Hughes Fire. The Hughes Fire has burned more than 5,
Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County: Evacuations, Maps & Updates
A wildfire in Los Angeles County has prompted evacuation orders and warnings Wednesday. The Hughes Fire is burning near the Castaic Lake in the community of Castaic, just over 6 miles north of Six Flags Magic Mountain.
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