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California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 8,000 acres
The Hughes Fire has now burned 8,096 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties since igniting late Wednesday morning near Castaic Lake, according to Cal Fire. More than 24,00 people have been ordered to evacuate due to the Hughes Fire. Another 30,000 people are in evacuation warning zones.
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: 23,448 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County by Palisades Fire, still 68% contained
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 15 days. A crew of 4,335 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 68% of the fire by Wednesday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
New fire burns over 5,000 acres in northern Los Angeles County amid strong winds | LIVE
A brush fire erupted amid powerful winds Wednesday afternoon in the Castaic area in the northern region of Los Angeles County, spreading quickly to at least 5,000 acres near the freeway, officials said.
California fires live updates: Los Angeles County fires death toll rises to 28
The Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire remain active. At least 28 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across Southern California. Thousands of firefighters have been battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County.
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.
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Residents under mandatory evacuation in northern Los Angeles County in first significant wildfire outbreak since fatal fires
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Los Angeles Wildfires: Deputies Urged to Decontaminate over Toxic Air
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in Atladena were told to wear masks and decontaminate uniforms because the air was ...
Hughes Fire in LA County explodes to over 9,400 acres, thousands evacuated
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to more than 9,400 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, ...
Thousands ordered to flee their homes after new blaze ignites in Los Angeles County
Nearly 20,000 people were ordered to flee an area north of Los Angeles on Wednesday after a fast-moving wildfire exploded, growing to more than 5,000 acres in a few hours, officials said.