Evacuations ordered as new fast-moving wildfire threatens mountain homes north of Los Angeles
Evacuations were ordered on Wednesday for remote communities near a new wind-driven wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles, as Southern California endured more dangerous winds ahead of possible rain over the weekend.
Fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles forces tens of thousands to evacuate
More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, as parched Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds and two major previous blazes continued to smolder.
California Wildfire Updates: New Hughes Fire Explodes To 5,000 Acres In Northern Los Angeles County
Wednesday, 12:25 p.m. PST The Hughes Fire grew to 3,407 acres, according to Cal Fire, with evacuation orders extending to the community of Castaic and evacuation warnings stretching to the northernmost parts of Santa Clarita, which had an estimated population of 224,028 in 2023.
Hughes Fire Live Tracker: Map of New Los Angeles Wildfire
The Hughes Fire that started on Wednesday has burned through over 5,000 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties on Wednesday.
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.
Hughes Fire explodes, already consuming 5,000 acres north of Los Angeles
Officials issued evacuation orders in and around the Castaic Lake area, predominantly covering state parkland. Evacuation warnings border Santa Clarita, one residential area closest to the growing fire.
New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 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 9,400 acres (38 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush,
New, Fast-Spreading Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Los Angeles County
Another wildfire ignited in northern Los Angeles County on Wednesday. The blaze has scorched more than 8,000 acres and is 0% contained, according to officials.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 22
Jan. 22 A new wildfire was reported today at 5:22 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
Fast-growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forces evacuations
By David Swanson CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A rapidly growing wildfire broke out some 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, burning 5,054 acres (20 square km) while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control,
Los Angeles begins "extensive" debris removal after deadly wildfires, officials warn about potential dangers with weekend rain
The "extensive" debris removal process​ is underway in Los Angeles County to clear rubble from burn scar areas ahead of ...
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 ...
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Fire danger and strong winds continue in SoCal Wednesday, but rain is on the horizon
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A red-flag warning in Southern California has been extended through Thursday as the fire-scarred region braces for possible rain this weekend. Light to moderate Santa Ana ...
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Once sought after rain now brings it’s own brand of danger to fire scorched Los Angeles
Anticipated rain in Los Angeles raises concerns about mudslides and debris flows in recently burned areas. Officials are deploying protective measures ...
Hughes Fire 'driven by weather' scorches 9,400 acres
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 ...
‘My heart is with L.A.’: Pope prays for people of Los Angeles as they endure wildfires
Pope Francis referred to the L.A. wildfires during his weekly general audience Wednesday and invoked Our Lady of Guadalupe, ...
Rain forecasts bring relief as California fires blaze, but there's a chance of mudslides
Projected rainfall in Southern California could bring much-needed relief to crews battling deadly wildfires and also fears ...
Los Angeles under dangerous red flag warnings for extreme fire risk again this week
A particularly dangerous situation red flag warning is in place from noon Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday local time for a large ...