CBS News23d
Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, evacuations lifted but mudslide concerns remain
The 10,000-acre Hughes Fire near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic, which sent thousands fleeing this week, was more than 95% contained Sunday with all mandatory evacuation orders lifted.
The New York Times24d
State Dept. Halts Global Mine-Clearing Programs
Efforts to clear unexploded munitions in places like Iraq and Southeast Asia will stop for at least three months, according to a surprise announcement. By John Ismay Reporting from Washington The ...
Business Insider25d
LA is on edge as new fires ignite — with one already rampaging across more than 10,300 acres
Los Angeles County was bracing itself yet again Thursday after a new fire broke out and spread to more than 10,000 acres. The Hughes Fire started at about 10:50 a.m. local time Wednesday near ...
ABC726d
Progress made on Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake while new fires erupt in SoCal
CASTAIC, Calif. -- Evacuation orders were lifted Thursday for tens of thousands as firefighters with air support slowed the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los ...
NBC News26d
Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
The Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County began Wednesday morning and now covers more than 10,000 acres or 15 square miles. It was 24% contained at 2 p.m. local time ...
Los Angeles Daily News26d
No reported growth overnight in Hughes fire near Castaic as crews prepare for more tough weather
The fire, burning near Castaic near Santa Clarita, was first reported around 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, and exploded in size thanks to strong Santa Ana winds, prompting evacuation orders and ...
KTLA26d
Castaic inmates shelter-in-place despite Hughes Fire evacuation order
Thousands of inmates at a Castaic jail complex were kept sheltered in place despite being within the evacuation zone of the 10,000-plus acre Hughes Fire that erupted Wednesday. The Hughes Fire was ...
Couriermail26d
Explosive new fire erupts near Los Angeles, spreading rapidly and forcing thousands to flee
The community of Castaic, in the northwest of LA, is being threatened by the rapidly spreading Hughes fire, which was ignited about 11am, and the nearby city of Santa Clarita is also on high alert.
The Australian Financial Review26d
Thousands evacuate as new major wildfire erupts near LA
Castaic, California | More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings on Wednesday (Thursday AEDT) as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los ...
Benzinga.com26d
LA Wildfire Update: Hughes Fire Burns 10,000 Acres, Travelers Insurance Says Fires Will Have 'Material Impact' On Q1 Earnings
The Hughes fire grows to more than 10,000 acres Thursday, forceing more than 31,000 Californians to evacuate an area near Castaic Lake. AccuWeather estimates the total damage and economic loss ...
Los Angeles Times26d
Hughes fire scorches more than 10,000 acres near Castaic; thousands flee
The Hughes fire north of Castaic quickly grew to more than 10,000 acres, but no structures were reported damaged. • Southern California expects less than half an inch of rain Saturday through ...