Los Angeles fire today: Interstate 5 closed, 10,000 acres burnt to ashes in Hughes fire
Interstate 5 has been closed down temporarily because of the Hughes Fire. Authorities hurried to the site in Los Angeles and tried to control the fire.
'Difficult' Hughes Fire forces 31K evacuations near Los Angeles
20,000 ordered to evacuate as fast-moving wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Nearly 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, as parched Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds and two major previous blazes continued to smolder.
Fast-moving Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County as California officials order evacuations
Explosive Hughes Fire shuts down I-5 in Los Angeles County, forces evacuations
A fast-growing Southern California wildfire, dubbed the Hughes Fire, crossed parts of Interstate 5 with heavy smoke as it exploded to nearly 8,100 acres in just a few hours on Wednesday. California Highway Patrol shut down the freeway through the Grapevine in both directions on Wednesday afternoon due to the fire,
Largest wildfire since deadly Los Angeles firestorm breaks out north of city
More wildfires started in Southern California on Tuesday night and Wednesday, as gusty Santa Ana winds continue to plague the state this week.
Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County: Evacuations, Maps & Updates
The Hughes Fire is burning near Castaic Lake in the community of Castaic, just over six miles north of Six Flags Magic Mountain. It's a popular recreation area about 40 miles from the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that are burning for a third week.
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The Hughes Fire, reported shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday near Castaic Lake, prompted evacuation of a 280-square-mile area north of Los Angeles. The map above shows the mandatory evacuation area in red and the approximate perimeter as a black line.
Hughes Fire burns over 9,000 acres near I-5 in Castaic, prompts evacuation orders
A large brush fire that erupted near Interstate 5 in Castaic has burned more than 9,000 acres, causing several evacuation orders and warnings Wednesday morning.
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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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Fire Explodes North of L.A., Closes Part of Crucial I-5
A fire spreading rapidly north of Los Angeles has shut one of California’s main transportation arteries.
California wildfires live updates: Hughes Fire explodes in size, prompting evacuations and closure of Interstate 5
Firefighters continue to battle multiple wildfires in Southern California as the return of strong Santa Ana winds and critical fire weather conditions have fueled new blazes in the drought-stricken region.
Los Angeles wildfires: Hughes Fire has scorched over 39 square km in North LA
Over 50,000 people are under evacuation orders in Southern California due to a fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles.
Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles
CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings.