![[01-22-2025] Hughes Fire Burns 10,000 Acres Near Lake Hughes Road, Evacuations Ordered](https://ak1.to//Z^I.webp)
A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Hughes Fire, erupted in Los Angeles Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, near Lake Hughes Road and the Golden State (5) Freeway, rapidly spreading across 10,000 acres.
According to Cal Fire, the fire was first reported around 11:00 a.m. near the Castaic Lake area. Strong Santa Ana winds, along with heavy, dry fuels, contributed to the fire’s rapid growth. Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Angeles National Forest are actively battling the blaze. As of 8:55 a.m. on Friday, the fire is 56% contained.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported that evacuation orders for areas around Castaic Lake and evacuation warnings for remote canyon areas near Castaic were issued as the fire continued to spread.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and it comes amid persistent red-flag fire conditions across Southern California.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay informed and follow evacuation orders as authorities work to contain the blaze.
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