Map of New Los Angeles Wildfire

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,
Residents under mandatory evacuation in northern Los Angeles County in first significant wildfire outbreak since fatal fires
Fire crews are battling a swiftly growing blaze dubbed the Hughes Fire burning near Interstate 5 in Castaic, in the northern part of Los Angeles County.
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Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 15 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 2,104 has been working on site and, as of Wednesday afternoon, they managed to contain 91% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
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Watch live: Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County
Southern California is battling the Hughes Fire, which broke out around 11 a.m. near Lake Hughes Road, close to the 5 Freeway and Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County.
Update: 23,448 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County by Palisades Fire, still 68% contained
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 15 days. A crew of 4,335 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 68% of the fire by Wednesday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
Where is the Hughes Fire? What to know as Los Angeles-area blaze rapidly expands
A quickly-expanding wildfire broke out in the mountains north of Los Angeles Wednesday, leading to evacuation orders for thousands as the blaze consumed over 8,000 acres of mostly dry vegetation.
Hughes Fire evacuation and perimeter maps: New wildfire sparks in northern Los Angeles County
More evacuations were ordered as another wildfire broke out in northern Los Angeles County on Wednesday. View the map below to see evacuation zones and the fire perimeter of the Hughes Fire. The Hughes Fire has burned more than 5,
Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County: Evacuations, Maps & Updates
A wildfire in Los Angeles County has prompted evacuation orders and warnings Wednesday. The Hughes Fire is burning near the Castaic Lake in the community of Castaic, just over 6 miles north of Six Flags Magic Mountain.
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Hughes Fire erupts in Castaic area, burns more than 9,000 acres amid evacuation orders
A brush fire erupted amid powerful winds Wednesday morning in the Castaic area, quickly spreading to more than 9,000 acres.
Hughes Fire Erupts Near Magic Mountain; 5 Freeway Closed As Residents Evacuate – Updated
Just when the winds seemed to be dying down, a new blaze has erupted in fire-ravaged Los Angeles. Dubbed the Hughes Fire, the ...