Clouds were clearing, but flood watches from lingering pockets of rain were still in effect for fire-scarred areas of the Palisades, Altadena and Castaic Lake. "All these fresh burns are very ...

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.

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Ferocious flames were devouring hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover more than 8,000 acres (3,200 hectares) in just a few hours. The fire was being fanned by strong, dry Santa ...

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 ...