New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 8,000 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 8,000 acres (32 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush,
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.
San Diego wildfires force mandatory evacuations amid dangerous wind conditions
Residents of San Diego County are facing evacuation orders Tuesday as the Lilac Fire and Pala Fire have broken out in the region, officials say.
Explosive Hughes Fire shuts down I-5 in Los Angeles County, forces evacuations
A fast-growing Southern California wildfire, dubbed the Hughes Fire, crossed parts of Interstate 5 with heavy smoke as it exploded to nearly 8,100 acres in just a few hours on Wednesday. California Highway Patrol shut down the freeway through the Grapevine in both directions on Wednesday afternoon due to the fire,
New wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forces evacuations
A rapidly growing wildfire broke out some 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, burning 3,407 acres (5.3 square km) while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control,
Hughes Fire erupts, forces new evacuations in Southern California
Gusty Santa Ana winds fanned the flames of a new, rapidly growing wildfire near Santa Clarita, California, on Wednesday, and smoke once again filled the sky over Southern California. The Hughes Fire ...
Watch: Evacuations ordered for fast-moving brush fire in Castaic
Firefighters responded to a brush fire Wednesday north of Los Angeles on a day of red flag warnings for parts of Southern ...
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Massive Hughes Fire Forces Thousands to Evacuate
In Castaic, California, a massive wildfire known as the Hughes Fire has forced over 50,000 people to either evacuate or be on ...
California wildfires: A look at containment progress across Southern California
As firefighters continue to fight various wildfires in southern California, here's what to know on their progress.
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, ...
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Red alert in force: Emergency evacuation, flames will go "nuclear" PHOTO/VIDEO
A fast-growing fire has broken out north of Los Angeles, sparking fears among experts that the flames "could go nuclear".
Hurricane force winds are fanning the flames of the Southern California wildfires. What are Santa Ana winds?
At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, ...
Fast-moving Hughes Fire forces evacuations near Castaic
Firefighters on the ground and in the air rushed to slow a rapidly spreading brush fire that exploded near Castaic on Wednesday, forcing evacuations around Lake Castaic and impacting traffic on ...