Hughes Fire shuts down major freeways
All lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway are closed just north of State Route 126, and the CHP is working to close the southbound 5 Freeway at Grapevine Road
All lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway are closed just north of State Route 126, and the CHP is working to close the southbound 5 Freeway at Grapevine Road
Castaic residents prepare to evacuate
Sheriff's deputies and firefighters are in a Castaic neighborhood where some residents have evacuated, but others have chosen to "wait it out" and assess the situation before leaving.
Sheriff's deputies and firefighters are in a Castaic neighborhood where some residents have evacuated, but others have chosen to "wait it out" and assess the situation before leaving.
Fire dozer fights Hughes Fire in Castaic
Crews are working to stop the progress of the Hughes Fire, which has burned thousands of acres near Castaic in just a few hours.
Crews are working to stop the progress of the Hughes Fire, which has burned thousands of acres near Castaic in just a few hours.
Mayor Bass tours emergency preparations ahead of rain
Los Angeles Mayor toured fire scar areas ahead of the rain expected this weekend.
Los Angeles Mayor toured fire scar areas ahead of the rain expected this weekend.
Students evacuated due to Hughes Fire
Students at numerous schools in the Lake Hughes and Castaic areas had to be evacuated due to the Hughes fire.
Students at numerous schools in the Lake Hughes and Castaic areas had to be evacuated due to the Hughes fire.
Palisades Fire 68% contained
The Palisades Fire was 68% contained, but first responders and residents were also preparing for a storm expected to hit Southern California this weekend.
The Palisades Fire was 68% contained, but first responders and residents were also preparing for a storm expected to hit Southern California this weekend.
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.