Hughes Fire, Castaic Lake

Photos show Hughes Fire burn LA's Castaic Lake area, smoke seen from Six Flags park
Photos taken of the Hughes Fire around Castaic Lake, California captured the massive blaze and cloud of smoke visible from Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Progress made on Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake while new fires erupt in SoCal
Some evacuation orders have been lifted as firefighters with air support slowed the spread of the Hughes Fire, but new blazes erupted in other parts of SoCal.
Californians near Castaic Lake encouraged to evacuate after Hughes Fire erupts in LA County
The fast-burning Hughes Fire prompted evacuations on Wednesday morning after it was reporting burning near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County. (Source: KTTV)
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 quickly grows to engulf 1,000 acres near Castaic Lake
A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County on Wednesday morning, quickly racing across 1,000 acres of terrain, aided by heavy, dry fuels and pushed by gusting Santa Ana winds.
Update: 10,425 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Hughes Fire, still 90% contained
Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.m. Jan. 22 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 10,425 acres after being active for four days. By Sunday morning, the fire crew succeeded in containing 90% of the wildfire.
Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County prompts evacuation orders
A fast-growing brush fire forced evacuation orders in the Los Angeles County community of Castaic on Wednesday, officials said. The blaze, which officials named 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.
US: Hughes Fire Breaks Out Near Lake Castaic, Prompting Evacuation Of Thousands 7
Simi Valley, United States - January 22, 2025 The Hughes Fire broke out on Wednesday, January 22, near Lake Castaic, north of Santa Clarita. The blaze rapidly spread across Ventura and Los Angeles counties,
California fires live updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29
The Hughes Fire has now burned 8,096 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties since igniting late Wednesday morning near ...
Fast-moving Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County as California officials order evacuations
Officials ordered evacuations in the area surrounding the Hughes Fire on Wednesday morning, located near Castaic Lake in Los ...
Progress is made on a huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California
Officials remained concerned that the Palisades and Eaton fires could break their containment lines as firefighters continue ...
Massive new Los Angeles-area fire balloons as winds pick up
Powerful winds and bone-dry conditions could pose a challenge to firefighters battling new wildfires in southern California ...