Crews were working to gain the upper hand on the Hughes Fires that broke out in Castaic. Many evacuation orders and warnings remain in place.

Dangerous conditions continue to develop in San Diego County, with red flag warnings and strong winds increasing the wildfire threat. The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings until 8 p.m.

The Hughes Fire grew quickly overnight and was dubbed an "immediate threat to life" by the California Fire Department.

Sound up! Here's what it's like to be in the cockpit of a California National Guard MAFFS C-130J over the Hughes Fire. You can see the pilot constantly adjusting the yoke as automated "altitude" ...

Another major fire, called the Hughes Fire, has broken out in the Los Angeles area. This one has spread to at least ten thousand acres, mostly due to winds in the area.

Forward progress of the Sepulveda Fire that erupted quickly overnight off the 405 freeway near Getty Center in Los Angeles ...

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 ...

CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept ...