LA County, Hughes Fire

Update: 10,425 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Hughes Fire, still 98% contained
Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.m. Jan. 22 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 10,425 acres after being active for six days. By Tuesday morning, the fire crew succeeded in containing 98% of the wildfire. The cause is, however, still being investigated.
Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, evacuations lifted but mudslide concerns remain
Firefighters made progress on the more than 10,000-acre Hughes Fire Friday, which sent thousands fleeing after sparking near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic a day earlier.
Map: See containment updates for 3 wildfires in LA County after weekend rain
Weekend rain helped firefighters gain ground on the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires, which started Jan. 7 in a Santa Ana windstorm and destroyed entire neighborhoods. In northern LA County, cooler conditions aided the fight against the Hughes Fire. See below for updates on the three fires.
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.
Update: Hughes Fire 95% contained, 10,425 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County
Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.m. Jan. 22 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 10,425 acres after being active for four days. By Sunday evening, the fire crew succeeded in containing 95% of the wildfire. The cause is, however, still being investigated.
Is the air, water safe in LA County after Palisades, Eaton fires? Here’s what you need to know
In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires, concerns about air quality across the county have been on the rise.
L.A. fire updates: Debate over cleanup in fire zone as Edison faces new scrutiny
Local leaders are upset about the potential dangers posed to residents by the EPA's plan to open a site to process Eaton fire ...
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The LA County fires devastated homes in the wildland-urban interface. Here’s what that is
Californians live in the wildland-urban interface. And when fires sweep through it, they often leave destruction.
Newsom launches LA Rises to raise funds and resources for Los Angeles fire victims
Mark Walter Family Foundation and Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation have provided an initial commitment of $100 million.
Every fire is so dynamic in nature, says Orange County Fire captain
Orange County, Calif., Fire Capt. Sean Doran and LA County Fire lifeguard specialist Fabian Herrera discuss a 'historic wind ...
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Fire debris prompts LA County beach closures until further notice
What the closure covers: The closure starts at Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach and will stay in effect ...
LA County wildfires ignite fierce competition for homes in Newport Beach, South Bay
Josh Altman, formerly of “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles,” went viral after he predicted that up to 70% of residents in ...