Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, north of Los Angeles, was 24% contained on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.
New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations
By David Swanson and Daniel Trotta CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres (38 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush,
Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County prompts evacuation orders
A fast-growing brush fire forced evacuation orders in the Los Angeles County community of Castaic on Wednesday, officials said. The blaze, which officials named the Hughes Fire, was first reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. along Lake Hughes Road, near Castaic Lake and the 5 Freeway, according to Cal Fire.
Fast-growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forces evacuations
CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A rapidly growing wildfire broke out some 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, burning 5,054 acres (20 square km) while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control, fire officials said.
The I-5 Freeway reopens in both directions amid Los Angeles-area Hughes Fire
All lanes of the I-5 Freeway through the Grapevine will be closed for an unknown duration, according to the California Highway Patrol.
31,000 forced to evacuate Hughes fire in northern Los Angeles County
Continued strong winds and dry conditions on Wednesday morning rapidly spread a fire near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County and has burned through 8,096 acres.
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Fire-ravaged Southern California grapples with new infernos this week as much-needed rain could unleash more deadly hazards
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106 new California Highway Patrol officers sworn in during ceremony in Sacramento Friday
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Los Angeles County man killed in solo-vehicle crash near Barstow
The deadly wreck took place just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday along Fort Irwin Road near Old Yermo Cutoff, according to the CHP.
New fire erupts in Southern California as thousands remain under evacuation from fast-moving Hughes Fire
Firefighters are tackling a new brush fire — dubbed the Sepulveda Fire — near Interstate 405 and Sepulveda Blvd in Los ...
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US, Los Angeles: Compton Fatal Auto vs Pedestrian
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