Hughes fire grows to 9,400 acres near Castaic

Hughes Fire in LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres, thousands evacuated
With high winds driving the flames, a fast-moving wildfire exploded to roughly 10,200 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday — prompting mandatory evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people.
Hughes fire grows to 9,400 acres near Castaic; evacuations ordered and 5 Freeway reopens
The blaze was reported just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the area of Lake Hughes Road near the 5 Freeway, according to Cal Fire.
Hughes Fire sets thousands of acres ablaze prompting more evacuations: See map
The bushfire started northwest of Downtown Los Angeles and spread from Los Angeles County to Ventura County and prompted evacuations.
Hughes Fire in LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres near Castaic, with tens of thousands urged to evacuate
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.
Evacuees scramble as Hughes Fire approaches homes in Castaic
Residents south and west of Lake Castaic scrambled to flee the path of the Hughes Fire, which had scorched over 5,000 acres in less than three hours on Wednesday. The blaze was first reported shortly before 11 a.
Hughes fire quickly grows to engulf 1,000 acres near Castaic Lake
A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County on Wednesday morning, quickly racing across 1,000 acres of terrain, aided by heavy, dry fuels and pushed by gusting Santa Ana winds. Named the Hughes Fire,
Hughes Fire burning in Castaic area of Los Angeles County
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in the Castaic area of Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, according to the Angeles National Forest.
LIVE: Castaic fire: Hughes Fire erupts, quickly grows to over 500 acres
The Hughes Fire broke out around 11 a.m. in the area of Lake Hughes Road near the 5 Freeway and Castaic Lake, according to Cal Fire. It is estimated at 500 acres as of 11:45 a.m.
Hughes Fire erupts near in Castaic, burns at least 1,000 acres amid evacuation orders: WATCH LIVE
A brush fire erupted amid powerful winds Wednesday afternoon in the Castaic area, spreading quickly to more than 1,000 acres near the 5 Freeway, officials said. Fire crews from Los Angeles County and the Angeles National Forest were responding to the so-called Hughes Fire after it broke out about 11 a.
Hughes Fire in Castaic area of LA County quickly burns 500 acres, prompts evacuation orders
Mandatory evacuation orders and warnings have been issued for a fast-moving wildfire that has burned at least 500 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Hughes Fire: Winds fueling fast-growing fire near Castaic Lake
An evacuation center for people displaced by the Hughes Fire has been established at Valencia High School, 27801 Dickson Drive.
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Brush fire erupts near Castaic Lake
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Hughes fire: Evacuations, road closures, shelters
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Photos show Hughes Fire burn LA's Castaic Lake area, smoke seen from Six Flags park
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