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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wildfire recovery to winter storm preps

In addition to recovering from the January fires, Los Angeles County residents must also brace for the possible winter storm, which may lead to mudslides this weekend.