Castaic, Hughes fire

Hughes fire explodes north of Castaic, shuts down 5 Freeway and forces evacuations
A fire north of a jail complex in Castaic has triggered evacuations in L.A. County, even as Southern California hopes for some rain to help with firefighting efforts.
Hughes Fire in Castaic puts 50,000 residents in evacuation orders or warnings
The Hughes Fire burned more than 10,000 acres across the Castaic, forcing 55,000 residents into evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Thousands are under evacuation orders between Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
LA fires live updates: New fast-growing brush fire forces evacuation orders in Castaic
The Hughes Fire was first reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. along Lake Hughes Road, near Castaic Lake and the 5 Freeway, according to Cal Fire.
Hughes Fire in LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres near Castaic, with tens of thousands urged to evacuate
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to roughly 10,200 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said.
Hughes fire surpasses 10,000 acres near Castaic; evacuations ordered and 5 Freeway reopens
The blaze was reported just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the area of Lake Hughes Road near the 5 Freeway, according to Cal Fire.
US: Hughes Fire is raging in Castaic
January 22, 2025 Hughes fire, in Castaic, threatened Freeways, thousands of homes and three prison facilities which had to be evacuated, along with over 30,000 residents.
Hughes Fire in Castaic community of LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to roughly 10,200 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said.
LIVE UPDATES: Hughes Fire in Castaic prompts evacuations, school closures
The Hughes Fire grew to 10,176 acres and was 14% contained as of Thursday morning. Nearly 56,000 residents remain under evacuation orders and warnings, while several schools in the fire zones were closed.
Hughes Fire near Castaic leaves tens of thousands evacuated
Tens of thousands of residents remain under evacuation orders and warnings Thursday morning as firefighters continue to battle for containment on the Hughes Fire that erupted near Castaic. Gene Kang reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Jan.
US: Hughes Fire Breaks Out Near Lake Castaic, Prompting Evacuation Of Thousands 5
January 22, 2025 The Hughes Fire broke out on Wednesday, January 22, near Lake Castaic, north of Santa Clarita. The fire rapidly spread across Ventura and Los Angeles counties putting more than 50,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings.
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Castaic Union School District announces all schools will be closed Thursday
The Castaic Union School District announced it would close all its campuses Thursday due to the Hughes Fire burning in the ...
Full List of LA Schools Closed As Hughes Fire Explodes
According to the local news outlet KTLA 5, the schools closed on Thursday following the start of the Hughes fire include: The ...
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New L.A. County fire prompts evacuations of several schools
A number of schools were under evacuation orders shortly after 11:30 a.m. after a brush fire broke out less than two hours ...
Parents want children relocated from schools near Chiquita Canyon Landfill
Parents who live near Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic want the school district to move students to a temporary school, ...
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Hughes Fire Updates: Brush Fire Erupts In Castaic, Smoke Visible Throughout Santa Clarita
Original: A brush fire erupted in Castaic, sending smoke over the Santa Clarita Valley. Around 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, first ...