Hughes Fire, Los Angeles County

Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, evacuations lifted as containment rises
Firefighters made progress on the more than 10,000-acre Hughes Fire Friday, which sent thousands fleeing after sparking near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic a day earlier.
Map: See containment updates for 3 largest fires still burning in Los Angeles County
The Eaton Fire is almost completely contained in the Altadena area northeast of Los Angeles. On the LA County coast, the Palisades Fire is over three-fourths contained. The Hughes Fire, which broke out in the Lake Castaic area Wednesday north of Los Angeles, is over 50% contained.
Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
The Hughes Fire has spread over 8,096 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on Wednesday.
Update: Eaton Fire remains 87% contained, 14,021 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 12 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 2,703 has been working on site and, as of Sunday noon, they managed to contain 81% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Watch live: Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County
Firefighters in Southern California are once again battling a wildfire, this time in Castaic in Los Angeles County, north of Los Angeles itself. Evacuation orders have been issued for the surrounding areas.
US: Hughes Fire Breaks Out Near Lake Castaic, Prompting Evacuation Of Thousands 7
Simi Valley, United States - January 22, 2025 The Hughes Fire broke out on Wednesday, January 22, near Lake Castaic, north of Santa Clarita. The blaze rapidly spread across Ventura and Los Angeles counties,
Update: 10,425 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Hughes Fire, still 90% contained
Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.m. Jan. 22 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 10,425 acres after being active for four days. By Sunday morning, the fire crew succeeded in containing 90% of the wildfire.
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31,000 under evacuation orders as new fast-moving wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles County
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LA County Sheriff's Department offering free home checks for wildfire victims
Altadena residents can have the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department check on their homes for free as the Eaton Fire ...
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What to know about LA County wildfires Disaster Recovery Centers
LA County Disaster Recovery Center locations. On the Westside, a center will be located at the UCLA Research Park, formerly the Westside Pavilion in West Los Angeles at 10850 W. Pico Blvd.
LA County officials to host workshops at entertainment events to fight fentanyl
Event-goers can also get training on how to administer naloxone, or Narcan, which can save the lives of fentanyl users.
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LA County sets up sandbag distribution sites ahead of winter storm
The LA County Department of Public Works opened four sandbag distribution centers ahead of a winter storm expected this ...
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Here is a timeline of the Eaton and Palisades fires in LA County
The fires began on Jan. 7, 2025, what seemed like a regular Tuesday morning, fueled by historic gusts of Santa Ana winds.