Fire map: Fast-moving Hughes Fire prompts evacuation orders, warnings
Evacuations have been ordered for remote communities near a wind-driven wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles.
Evacuations have been ordered for remote communities near a wind-driven wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles.
Hughes Fire explodes across thousands of acres
The Hughes Fire reached roughly 9,450 acres as of Wednesday evening.
The Hughes Fire reached roughly 9,450 acres as of Wednesday evening.
Hughes Fire should be contained faster than Palisades Fire
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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."
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."
Helicopter dumps water over Hughes Fire in Castaic
A firefighting helicopter pulled off a clean water drop over the Hughes Fire in the Castaic area of Los Angeles County.
A firefighting helicopter pulled off a clean water drop over the Hughes Fire in the Castaic area of Los Angeles County.
Hughes Fire explodes past 9,400 acres
Over 54,000 people are under evacuation orders and warnings as the Hughes Fire exploded past 9,400 acres by 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Over 54,000 people are under evacuation orders and warnings as the Hughes Fire exploded past 9,400 acres by 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Inmate fire crews battle Hughes Fire
Inmate fire crews were among those on the front lines battling the fast-moving Hughes Fire that erupted Wednesday in the Castaic area.
Inmate fire crews were among those on the front lines battling the fast-moving Hughes Fire that erupted Wednesday in the Castaic area.
Hughes Fire: 4p latest
The Hughes Fire was reported at about 11 a.m. Wednesday in a remote area east of the lake, according to Cal Fire. Aided by gusting Santa Ana winds and thick, dry vegetation, the fire scorched 8,096 acres by late afternoon.
The Hughes Fire was reported at about 11 a.m. Wednesday in a remote area east of the lake, according to Cal Fire. Aided by gusting Santa Ana winds and thick, dry vegetation, the fire scorched 8,096 acres by late afternoon.
Hughes Fire explodes to over 8,000 acres
35,000+ people in Los Angeles and Ventura counties are under evacuation orders and/or warnings as firefighters continue to battle the wind-driven Hughes Fire.
35,000+ people in Los Angeles and Ventura counties are under evacuation orders and/or warnings as firefighters continue to battle the wind-driven Hughes Fire.
Inmate fire crews redirect flames to protect homes
Inmates from Santa Cruz are redirecting the Hughes Fire in hopes of protecting nearby homes in the Castaic.
Inmates from Santa Cruz are redirecting the Hughes Fire in hopes of protecting nearby homes in the Castaic.
Hughes Fire threatening Castaic apartment complex
Flames erupt near an apartment complex near Ridge Route Rd. in Castaic as the Hughes Fire threatens more structures.
Flames erupt near an apartment complex near Ridge Route Rd. in Castaic as the Hughes Fire threatens more structures.
Hughes Fire in Castaic puts 50,000 residents in evacuation orders or warnings
Thousands are under evacuation orders because of the Hughes Fire.
Thousands are under evacuation orders because of the Hughes Fire.
Hughes Fire: 3p latest
The latest on the Hughes Fire that erupted earlier Wednesday in Castaic.
The latest on the Hughes Fire that erupted earlier Wednesday in Castaic.
Inmate fire crews battling in frontlines in Castaic
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.
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.
Hughes Fire moves into Ventura County
Authorities in Ventura County are advising residents to be alert and aware of any updates regarding the Hughes Fire as it has now prompted some evacuations in the region as it continue to burn.
Authorities in Ventura County are advising residents to be alert and aware of any updates regarding the Hughes Fire as it has now prompted some evacuations in the region as it continue to burn.
Hughes Fire races up hillside in seconds
FOX 11?s Matthew Seedorff reports from the front line of the Hughes Fire. From his vantage point along Lake Hughes Road, flames were racing up the hillside, engulfing trees and power poles.
FOX 11?s Matthew Seedorff reports from the front line of the Hughes Fire. From his vantage point along Lake Hughes Road, flames were racing up the hillside, engulfing trees and power poles.
Hughes Fire spreads, students evacuate
An EMT student at College of the Canyons talks to FOX 11 about the quickly-spreading Hughes Fire.
An EMT student at College of the Canyons talks to FOX 11 about the quickly-spreading Hughes Fire.
Hughes Fire: Santa Clarita 'ready,' mayor says
Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda says the city is prepared to handle this fire and is urging residents to be ready to evacuate when necessary.
Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda says the city is prepared to handle this fire and is urging residents to be ready to evacuate when necessary.