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California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 8,000 acres
At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.
California Wildfire Updates: New Hughes Fire Explodes To 5,000 Acres In Northern Los Angeles County
Wednesday, 12:25 p.m. PST The Hughes Fire grew to 3,407 acres, according to Cal Fire, with evacuation orders extending to the community of Castaic and evacuation warnings stretching to the northernmost parts of Santa Clarita, which had an estimated population of 224,028 in 2023.
Update: 14,021 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Eaton Fire, still 91% contained
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 15 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 2,104 has been working on site and, as of Wednesday afternoon, they managed to contain 91% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
New wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forces evacuations
A rapidly growing wildfire broke out some 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, burning 3,407 acres (5.3 square km) while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control,
Hughes Fire explodes, already consuming 5,000 acres north of Los Angeles
Officials issued evacuation orders in and around the Castaic Lake area, predominantly covering state parkland. Evacuation warnings border Santa Clarita, one residential area closest to the growing fire.
New, Fast-Spreading Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Los Angeles County
Another wildfire ignited in northern Los Angeles County on Wednesday. The blaze has scorched more than 5,000 acres and is 0% contained, according to officials.
New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 8,000 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 8,000 acres (32 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush,
Large new wildfire forces more evacuations in Southern California
A new wildfire expanded rapidly north of Los Angeles, growing to more than 5,000 acres and forcing more evacuations. Strong winds kept Los Angeles County on high alert. And some who lost their homes found themselves dealing with a new concern: having their identities stolen by criminals fraudulently applying for relief benefits.
Timelapse Video Shows Hughes Fire Explode in Southern California
The Hughes fire has burned through 3,407 acres since it started late Wednesday morning, according to local officials.
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Residents under mandatory evacuation in northern Los Angeles County in first significant wildfire outbreak since fatal fires
Fire crews are battling a swiftly growing blaze dubbed the Hughes Fire burning near Interstate 5 in Castaic, in the northern ...
Fast-Spreading Wildfire in Los Angeles County Prompts Evacuations
The Hughes fire, which broke out north of Santa Clarita earlier Wednesday, has scorched more than 5,000 acres, according to ...
LA County Fire Department dozer battles Hughes Fire; residents advised to evacuate
The fast-burning Hughes Fire prompted evacuations on Wednesday morning after it was reported burning near Castaic Lake in Los ...
Fresh wildfire rapidly spreads in Los Angeles
A new wildfire has erupted close to Los Angeles sparking thousands of evacuation orders. Ferocious flames from were devouring ...
California Wildfire Map Shows Where Every Fire Is Burning
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Los Angeles-area fire crews pre-positioned ahead of Particularly Dangerous Situation taking effect, Bass says
This is the third PDS warning issued within 14 days in the greater Los Angeles area, which is "unprecedented" for the region, ...