Photos taken of the Hughes Fire around Castaic Lake, California captured the massive blaze and cloud of smoke visible from Six Flags Magic Mountain.

The Hughes Fire in Castaic area has burned more than 9,400 acres in just hours. While Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone called it a "difficult fire," he said that crews are "getting the upper hand on containing the blaze.

Another 23,000 residents are under evacuation warnings after the Hughes Fire erupted near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County. The fire, driven by dry, windy conditions, has scorched 9,400 acres,