Hughes Fire: Private firefighters help homeowners
Private firefighters sent by a homeowner's insurance company were seen helping one resident trying to hose down his house.
Private firefighters sent by a homeowner's insurance company were seen helping one resident trying to hose down his house.
Recapping critical fire updates
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.
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.
'We're not moving,' homeowner near Hughes Fire says
Some homeowners in the area of the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake are doing all they can to save their homes, taking preventative measures before heeding evacuation orders.
Some homeowners in the area of the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake are doing all they can to save their homes, taking preventative measures before heeding evacuation orders.
Castaic Fire: Homeowners race to protect home from brush fire
As the Hughes Fire in the Castaic neighborhood of Santa Clarita spreads, many homeowners are racing to protect their home in case flames continue to spread their way.
As the Hughes Fire in the Castaic neighborhood of Santa Clarita spreads, many homeowners are racing to protect their home in case flames continue to spread their way.
Red flag warning, fire risk to continue through the week
Red flag conditions will continue through much of the week for parts of Southern California.
Red flag conditions will continue through much of the week for parts of Southern California.
Hughes Fire shuts down part of 5 Freeway near Castaic Lake
According to authorities, the I-5 NB at Parker Rd Off Ramp and I-5 NB at Lake Hughes Rd off ramp will be shut down due to the Hughes Fire.
According to authorities, the I-5 NB at Parker Rd Off Ramp and I-5 NB at Lake Hughes Rd off ramp will be shut down due to the Hughes Fire.
Hughes Fire: Winds fueling fast-growing fire near Castaic Lake
An evacuation center for people displaced by the Hughes Fire has been established at Valencia High School, 27801 Dickson Drive.
An evacuation center for people displaced by the Hughes Fire has been established at Valencia High School, 27801 Dickson Drive.
Castaic Fire: Evacuation shelter at Valencia High
As the Hughes Fire continues to spread, an evacuation shelter has been established at Valencia High School. Along with nearby shelters for small and large animals.
As the Hughes Fire continues to spread, an evacuation shelter has been established at Valencia High School. Along with nearby shelters for small and large animals.
Hughes Fire: Residents urged to heed warnings
LASD Sheriff Robert Jensen gives an update on containment efforts and the latest on evacuation orders and warnings as the Hughes Fire continues to burn near Castaic Lake.
LASD Sheriff Robert Jensen gives an update on containment efforts and the latest on evacuation orders and warnings as the Hughes Fire continues to burn near Castaic Lake.
Homeowner uses hose to wet home as fire nears
A fast-moving brush fire raced across thousands of acres of thick vegetation near Castaic Lake Wednesday, forcing mandatory evacuations in the lake area and into the heart of Castaic, with warnings stretching toward Santa Clarita and reaching the Ventura County line.
A fast-moving brush fire raced across thousands of acres of thick vegetation near Castaic Lake Wednesday, forcing mandatory evacuations in the lake area and into the heart of Castaic, with warnings stretching toward Santa Clarita and reaching the Ventura County line.
Castaic High School evacuated
Castaic High School has been evacuated due to the Hughes Fire burning in the Castaic area.
Castaic High School has been evacuated due to the Hughes Fire burning in the Castaic area.
Hughes Fire: 5 Freeway impacted by smoke
The Hughes Fire burning near Castaic Lake north of Santa Clarita has triggered several road closures. The 5 Freeway is also being impacted by smoke, according to officials.
The Hughes Fire burning near Castaic Lake north of Santa Clarita has triggered several road closures. The 5 Freeway is also being impacted by smoke, according to officials.
Hughes Fire breaks out amid red flag warning
Forecasters said the red flag warning might be extended into Friday for some of the region's most wind-prone areas.
Forecasters said the red flag warning might be extended into Friday for some of the region's most wind-prone areas.
Castaic fire grows to 500 acres
The Hughes Fire broke out around 11 a.m. in the area of Lake Hughes Road near the 5 Freeway and Castaic Lake, according to Cal Fire. It is estimated at 500 acres as of 11:45 a.m.
The Hughes Fire broke out around 11 a.m. in the area of Lake Hughes Road near the 5 Freeway and Castaic Lake, according to Cal Fire. It is estimated at 500 acres as of 11:45 a.m.
Hughes Fire: Evacuation orders near Castaic Lake
Officials have ordered mandatory evacuation orders for areas near Castaic Lake.
Officials have ordered mandatory evacuation orders for areas near Castaic Lake.
Castaic fire quickly spreading
A fast-moving brush fire pushed erupted in the Los Angeles Wednesday, quickly racing across 500 acres of terrain, aided by heavy, dry fuels and pushed by gusting Santa Ana winds.
A fast-moving brush fire pushed erupted in the Los Angeles Wednesday, quickly racing across 500 acres of terrain, aided by heavy, dry fuels and pushed by gusting Santa Ana winds.
Castaic fire distance from homes
Crews on the scene report the blaze is burning in heavy fuels and spotting across Lake Hughes Road.
Crews on the scene report the blaze is burning in heavy fuels and spotting across Lake Hughes Road.
Hughes fire erupts in Castaic
Los Angeles County fire crews on the scene of that fire burning near Castaic Lake say the blaze is already between 50 and 100 acres with a rapid rate of spread.
Los Angeles County fire crews on the scene of that fire burning near Castaic Lake say the blaze is already between 50 and 100 acres with a rapid rate of spread.
Fire erupts in Castaic
Los Angeles County fire crews on the scene of that fire burning near Castaic Lake say the blaze is already between 50 and 100 acres with a rapid rate of spread.
Los Angeles County fire crews on the scene of that fire burning near Castaic Lake say the blaze is already between 50 and 100 acres with a rapid rate of spread.
Wednesday morning LA wildfires update
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Los Angeles City and County officials provided an update on current wildfire conditions as well as what to expect ahead of an incoming storm.
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Los Angeles City and County officials provided an update on current wildfire conditions as well as what to expect ahead of an incoming storm.