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

As the sun began to set over Castaic Lake on Wednesday, the hills to the north and east were engulfed in flames, casting an ...

Southern California is under a red flag warning for critical fire risk after the Hughes Fire broke out late on Wednesday ...

The Hughes Fire burned more than 10,000 acres across the Castaic, forcing 55,000 residents into evacuation orders or warnings ...

A fast-moving brush fire raced across thousands of acres of thick vegetation near Castaic Lake Wednesday, forcing mandatory ...

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Winds in the area were blowing at about 20-30mph (32-48km/h), but could pick up, which would fan the blaze and make it harder ...

Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders Wednesday as fire crews battled the out-of-control ...

Southern California faces dangerous winds but may receive much-needed rain this weekend, potentially preventing wildfires.