A fast-moving wildfire, the Hughes Fire, has erupted near Los Angeles, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. The fire ignited near Castaic Lake, about 45 miles northwest of Los Angeles, spreading rapidly through dry brush. Within hours, the blaze consumed over 10,000 acres, fueled by strong winds and tinder-dry conditions.
A new wildfire has erupted close to Los Angeles sparking thousands of evacuation orders.
The Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County erupted on January 22, 2025, rapidly growing to 8,096 acres with zero containment, according to Cal Fire. Sparked near Castaic Lake, the fire forced the evacuation of 19,000 residents and local schools, with 476 inmates relocated from the Pitchess Detention Center. Dry vegetation and strong Santa Ana winds fueled the blaze, making containment challenging. Los Angeles County has faced multiple deadly wildfires this month, with significant loss of life and property.
Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone updated CNN’s Jake Tapper with details and advice for nearby residents amid the swiftly growing blaze dubbed the Hughes Fire burning near the town of Castaic, California.
Aerial footage shows fire crews battling the rapidly developing Hughes Fire near Castaic in California.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said early on January 23 that forward progress of a fire that broke out near the Getty Museum in Bel-Air had been stopped.Footage from Jose Toscano shows the fire burning on a hillside near the Getty Center exit of the 405 North Freeway.The fire, dubbed the Sepulveda Fire, had reached around 20 acres by the early hours of Thursday, Cal Fire said.Evacuations warnings were lifted, the LA Fire Department said. Credit: Jose Toscano via Storyful
A new brush fire, named the Sepulveda Fire, broke out near Interstate 405 and Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles. The fire sparked hours after fire crews started to achieve some containment on the Hughes Fire, which spread rapidly in a Los Angeles County suburb.
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A wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles quickly grew to 9,400 acres, according to Cal Fire, prompting evacuations in Castaic and surrounding areas on Wednesday, January 22.The blaze, dubbed the Hughes Fire, began on Wednesday near Castaic Lake, north of Santa Clarita, according to Angeles National Forest.Footage from Instagram user @ink.byjesse shows a thick cloud of smoke towering over Castaic High School as students were evacuated on Wednesday.Castaic High School, along with three other schools in the William S. Hart Union School District, will remained closed on Thursday, the establishment announced.Authorities issued evacuation orders for the surrounding areas, warning of an “immediate threat to life.” Credit: @ink.byjesse via Storyful
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