Sepulveda Fire: Forward progress stopped
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Evacuation warnings were lifted after firefighters stopped the forward progress of the Sepulveda Fire that broke out along the 405 Freeway.

California fires update for Thursday, Jan. 23

As critical fire weather continues to strike in Southern California, not only do first responders have their hands full with multiple fires burning in the area, they are also preparing for a storm expected this weekend that could trigger mudslides in burn scar areas. 

Fire breaks out along 405 Freeway in Sepulveda Pass

A fire broke out along the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass near Sherman Oaks. The LAFD said all forward progress had been stopped by early Thursday morning.

Clean water drop over LA 405 Freeway fire
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Firefighting helicopter pulled off a clean water drop over the 405 Freeway fire in Sepulveda Pass.

California Fires Updates: Wednesday, Jan. 22

Another major fire has broken out in Southern California amid dangerous winds and dry conditions.

Hughes Fire torches over 10,000 acres
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The Hughes Fire burned more than 10,000 acres across the Castaic, forcing 55,000 residents into evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Air Quality Alert: Run purifier amid fires
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Angelenos are being encouraged to keep their air purifiers on and to wear a mask when outside in the wake of the recent fires popping up across Southern California.

Red Flag Warnings: Fire dangers linger thru Friday
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The red flag warnings for Southern California has been extended to Friday, January 24 at 10 a.m.

Evacuated Californians anxiously await fate of home
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Residents evacuated by the Hughes Fire anxiously await the fates of the homes they were ordered to leave behind.

Hughes Fire rips across Castaic
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The Hughes Fire has rages across the Castaic forcing 54,000 Los Angeles and Ventura County residents to be in evacuation orders or warnings.

Hughes Fire impacts more than 54,000 residents
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The Hughes Fire in the Castaic have forced more than 54,000 residents in Los Angeles County to either evacuate by order, or warned to leave their homes.

Helicopter dumps water over Hughes Fire in Castaic
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A firefighting helicopter pulled off a clean water drop over the Hughes Fire in the Castaic area of Los Angeles County.

Inmate fire crews redirect flames to protect homes
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Inmates from Santa Cruz are redirecting the Hughes Fire in hopes of protecting nearby homes in the Castaic.

Inmate fire crews battling in frontlines in Castaic
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FOX 11's Hailey Winslow got a chance to speak with some of the inmates jumping into the frontlines to help contain the Hughes Fire in the Castaic.

Recapping critical fire updates
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FOX 11's Mario Ramirez recaps a briefing on LA County's fires and how residents should prepare ahead of an incoming storm this weekend.