Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County

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,
31,000 forced to evacuate Hughes fire in northern Los Angeles County
Continued strong winds and dry conditions on Wednesday morning rapidly spread a fire near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County and has burned through 8,096 acres.
Fast-moving Hughes Fire breaks out in Los Angeles County as California officials order evacuations
Officials ordered evacuations in the area surrounding the Hughes Fire on Wednesday morning, located near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County.
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.
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Friday, 12:36 p.m. PST Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced another eight people were charged for crimes linked to the wildfires in Los Angeles, bringing the total to 17 as the accused face charges such as looting, arson and impersonation of a firefighter.
Timelapse Video Shows Hughes Fire Explode in Southern California
The Hughes fire has burned through 3,407 acres since it started late Wednesday morning, according to local officials.
Hughes Fire rages north of Los Angeles
The Hughes Fire destroyed more than 8,000 acres north of Los Angeles on Wednesday but no structures were destroyed in the initial hours of the event.
Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County prompts evacuation orders
Hughes fire evacuation orders. Neighborhoods northwest of Lake Hughes Road were placed under mandatory evacuation orders, while communities southeast of the road were under evacua
Check out the ominous skies over Southern California as Hughes Fire explodes
Smoke quickly filled the skies over Southern California on Jan. 22, 2025, as a new fire, dubbed the Hughes Fire, rapidly grew to more than 5,000 acres
Hughes Fire burning more than 5,000 acres in Southern California
The Hughes Fire has erupted in Southern California and has already spread across more than 5,000 acres. the CBS News Los Angeles team is reporting on the new mandatory evacuation orders.
Inmates help fight Hughes Fire in California
Prison inmates joined the thousands of firefighters working to battle the massive, fast-moving Hughes Fire near Los Angeles, California. (Credit: KTTV)
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