Laguna Fire possibly caused by car crashing into utility pole

The Laguna Fire broke out Thursday morning near Laguna Road in Camarillo, prompting the evacuation of California State University, Channel Islands.

Hughes Fire in Castaic prompts evacuations, school closures

The Hughes Fire has burned more than 10,000 acres. Nearly 56,000 residents remain under evacuation orders and warnings, while several schools in the fire zones were closed.

Laguna Fire in Camarillo forces evacuations
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An evacuation order has been issued for Cal State Channel Islands and the residential area near University Glen.

New fire sparks in Camarillo
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Evacuation orders were issued after the Laguna Fire broke out in Camarillo.

Castaic homeowner describes scene as Hughes Fire neared his home
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A homeowner in the North Lake neighborhood of Castaic describes what he witnessed as the Hughes Fire moved closer to his home.

Pasadena students excited to return to school
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FOX 11's Koco McAboy spoke to a student at Willard Elementary School in Pasadena where he was excited to return to school. Classes were canceled for nearly two weeks after the Eaton Fire destroyed Pasadena, Altadena and other parts of the San Gabriel Valley.

Listen & watch: Retardant drop on Hughes Fire
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Sound up! Here's what it's like to be in the cockpit of a California National Guard MAFFS C-130J over the Hughes Fire. You can see the pilot constantly adjusting the yoke as automated "altitude" warnings blare over the screeching sound of the fire retardant drop. (Video by Master Sgt. Nicholas Carzis, 146 Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard)

Hughes Fire: Crews fight to gain upper hand
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Crews were working to gain the upper hand on the Hughes Fires that broke out in Castaic. Many evacuation orders and warnings remain in place.

Hughes Fire evacuation centers
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Those impacted by the Hughes Fire can head to the College of the Canyons or Hart High School.

Pasadena schools reopen after Eaton Fire
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The Pasadena Unified School District reopened schools about two weeks after the Eaton Fire erupted in the San Gabriel Valley.

Hughes Fire prompts school closures
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Some schools in the Santa Clarita Valley were closed after the Hughes Fire erupted near Castaic Lake.

Hughes Fire grows overnight
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The Hughes Fire grew overnight as new evacuations have been ordered.

California wildfires: TEAM COVERAGE
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FOX 11's Mario Ramirez and KTVU's Roberta Gonzales report on the Hughes and Sepulveda fires on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 23.

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.