Listen & watch: Retardant drop on Hughes Fire
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
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
Those impacted by the Hughes Fire can head to the College of the Canyons or Hart High School.
School campuses closed amid Hughes Fire
Several schools in the Hughes Fire zones are closed on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Pasadena schools reopen after Eaton Fire
The Pasadena Unified School District reopened schools about two weeks after the Eaton Fire erupted in the San Gabriel Valley.
New Orleans has seen more snow than Alaska's biggest city so far this winter
Metro New Orleans has received more snowfall since the start of meteorological winter than many cold-weather cities across the country, including Philadelphia, New York and Anchorage, Alaska.
Weather Forecast for Thursday, Jan. 23
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
Hughes Fire: Full list of school closures for Thursday
Here's a full list of school closures for Thursday, Jan. 23 amid the Hughes Fire.
Hughes Fire prompts school closures
Some schools in the Santa Clarita Valley were closed after the Hughes Fire erupted near Castaic Lake.
Hughes Fire grows overnight
The Hughes Fire grew overnight as new evacuations have been ordered.
California wildfires: TEAM COVERAGE
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 on blaze along 405 Freeway
Firefighters stopped the forward progress of the Sepulveda Fire that erupted along the 405 Freeway.
Sepulveda Fire: Forward progress stopped
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.
Fire spreads along 405 Freeway in Sepulveda Basin
A fire broke out along the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Basin in Los Angeles County.
Clean water drop over LA 405 Freeway fire
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
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
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.


















