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: Mayor of Santa Clarita provides update
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The winds and dry terrain led to rampant spotting of the fire, allowing it to jump roadways and continue expanding.

Hughes Fire should be contained faster than Palisades Fire
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Cal Fire Battalion Chief Brent Pascua says weather conditions during the Hughes Fire are much different than the Palisades Fire, and expects crews to be able to contain this fire much faster.

5 Freeway reopens
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The Golden State 5 Freeway was closed in both directions between Grapevine Road on the north and state Route 126 on the south as the Hughes Fire raged, but it was reopened early Wednesday evening, with smoke no longer causing visibility concerns on the roadway.

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.

Hughes Fire burns 9,400+ acres near Castaic
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The Hughes Fire in Castaic area has burned more than 9,400 acres in just hours. While Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone called it a "difficult fire," he said that crews are "getting the upper hand on containing the blaze."