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As Firehouse Sees It: January’s Wrath
Amid the aftermath of devastation, Peter Matthews urges conversations about construction in rural/rugged environments, ...
CBS News24d
Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, evacuations lifted but mudslide concerns remain
The 10,000-acre Hughes Fire near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic, which sent thousands fleeing this week, was more than 95% contained Sunday with all mandatory evacuation orders lifted.
Evacuations ordered as new, fast-moving wildfire threatens remote communities north of L.A.
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, but fire officials said a rapid ...
ABC727d
Progress made on Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake while new fires erupt in SoCal
The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and has charred 10,396 acres near Castaic Lake, a popular recreation area about 40 miles from the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that are ...
Los Angeles Daily News28d
No reported growth overnight in Hughes fire near Castaic as crews prepare for more tough weather
The fire, burning near Castaic near Santa Clarita, was first reported around 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, and exploded in size thanks to strong Santa Ana winds, prompting evacuation orders and ...
KTLA28d
Castaic inmates shelter-in-place despite Hughes Fire evacuation order
Thousands of inmates at a Castaic jail complex were kept sheltered in place despite being within the evacuation zone of the 10,000-plus acre Hughes Fire that erupted Wednesday. The Hughes Fire was ...
Sydney Morning Herald28d
Fresh fire erupts in Southern California prompting new evacuation orders
A large plume of smoke caused by the Hughes Fire rises from Castaic Lake ... and be on the lookout for fires and report them quickly. Bass also warned that winds could carry ash and advised ...
Los Angeles Times28d
What happened on Wednesday, Jan. 22 as the Hughes fire broke out north of Castaic
A new fire exploded Wednesday north of Castaic, charring more than 10,000 acres and forcing thousands to flee their homes amid a month of extreme fire conditions that have plagued Southern California.
Euronews28d
New fast-moving Hughes Fire breaks out north of Los Angeles triggering more evacuation orders
The fire created massive plumes of dark smoke near Lake Castaic, a popular recreation ... prepare emergency kits and be on the lookout for fires and report them swiftly. Bass also warned that ...
Los Angeles Times28d
Hughes fire scorches more than 10,000 acres near Castaic; thousands flee
The Hughes fire north of Castaic quickly grew to more than 10,000 acres, but no structures were reported damaged. • Southern California expects less than half an inch of rain Saturday through ...
The New York Times28d
Tens of Thousands Told to Evacuate as New Fire Rages North of L.A.
The Hughes fire, burning near Castaic Lake north of Santa Clarita, exploded to more than 10,000 acres of mostly brush in just a few hours. More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders and ...