Hughes and Laguna Fires Burn Thousands of Acres Near Los Angeles, Prompting Widespread Evacuations

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California Wildfires: Fast-Growing Hughes Fire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

A brush fire that broke out Thursday morning on a mountain in Ventura County prompted evacuations of the nearby Cal State Channel Islands university campus with some 5,000 students, officials said. The blaze, named the Laguna fire, consumed 50 acres before firefighters were able to quickly bring it under control. Across Southern California, winds were forecast to intensify into early evening before easing on Friday.

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New York Times

Fresh pain for weary LA residents as fire tears through 10,000 acres

A fast-moving blaze north of Los Angeles exploded to more than 10,000 acres in a matter of hours as fire tornadoes erupted and 50,000 weary residents were issued new evacuation warnings. The inferno, dubbed the Hughes Fire, broke out in the hills north of Santa Clarita near Lake Castaic, and jumped from just 500 acres to 10,176 on Wednesday. Some 31,000 residents were under mandatory evacuation orders while another 23,000 were put on high alert with warnings they should consider fleeing their homes.

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Daily Mail

L.A. live fire updates: Hughes fire rages on as red flag warning continues into Thursday

L.A. County has issued evacuation orders for areas around Castaic Lake. Ventura County issued an evacuation order for an area east of Lake Piru and west of Interstate 5. The Palisades fire was 70% contained as of Wednesday evening. It has burned more than 23,400 acres.

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L.A. live fire updates: Hughes fire rages on as red flag warning continues into Thursday

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4mo ago

New wildfires ignite in LA area; 50k under evacuation orders or warnings: Live updates

A new brush fire broke out late Wednesday in the Sepulveda Pass, near Bel Air and the University of California-Los Angeles. Another blaze, dubbed the Hughes Fire, broke out on Wednesday near Castaic Lake, a reservoir and popular recreation area about 46 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Much of Southern California remained under red flag warnings through Friday.

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4mo ago

Laguna Fire breaks out near California State University campus: See map.

The Laguna Fire broke out near the University of California, Los Angeles. It was initially estimated to be 3 acres, but has grown to about 50 acres. The fire has been under control, but is still threatening homes and businesses. It is the latest in a series of fires in the region that have killed dozens.

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4mo ago

Camarillo Fire: Laguna Fire Burns 50 Acres West Of Malibu

A brush fire broke out west of Malibu Thursday morning, sending smoke across Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

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4mo ago

Forward progress stopped for Laguna Fire after burning 50 acres in Ventura County

forward progress stopped for Laguna Fire after burning 50 acres in Ventura County. Hughes Fire: Over 50K under evacuation orders or warnings. See full list of the 2025 Oscar nominations 23 minutes ago See fullList of the 25th Academy Awards nominations. Watch Live ON NOW Top Stories

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Dangerous air quality & fire weather in Ventura Thursday, abrupt change this weekend

More Santa Ana winds arrive Thursday. These winds enhance early Thursday morning with gusts near 50mph. This could bring smoke and air quality issues from

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Red flag warning extended to Friday morning as Hughes fire grows near Castaic

A red flag warning for critical fire weather in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties has been extended. Forecasters warn that these weather conditions, which include wind gusts and low humidity, create conditions where fire can spread extremely fast. The warning is for places including the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys, the Malibu coast, Calabasas and Agoura Hills.

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4mo ago

Evacuation orders and warnings issued for Crossing Fire in Riverside County

The Crossing Fire was reported at about 1:30 p.m. near Lower Ranch Road and Pete Crossings in Aguanga. Water-dropping aircraft responded to the fire, which was burning in light brush with a moderate rate of spread in rugged terrain. Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for some areas.

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Sepulveda Basin fire: Crews knock down blaze that ignited near homeless encampment

The fire was first reported just after 12:15 p.m. in the 6400 block of N. Balboa Boulevard. Video from the scene shows the blaze ignited near a homeless encampment. The fire then spread to palm trees and jumped the Orange Line. One person was being treated by paramedics after suffering burn injuries.

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13d ago

Grass fire engulfs cars in Sacramento, California

11 cars along a fence in the Sun Valley Apartments parking area were destroyed in the blaze on Sunday, May 18 afternoon. The Sacramento Fire Department said the grass fire threatened several structures, including a nearby church and the apartment complex. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Aerial attack helps firefighters maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

Firefighters are battling to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles. A fire spokesperson says the blaze didn't grow much overnight. Aerial water drops are helping in that fight, even as dangerous winds whipped up again Thursday. Meanwhile, about 50 miles to the southwest in Ventura County, a new fire prompted the evacuation of California State University Channel Islands in Camarillo. The National Weather Service says gusty weather is expected to last into Friday and that rain is possible starting Saturday.

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4mo ago

Homeless 'tent city' in flames as people 'shovel dirt' to battle growing LA fire

Blaze breaks out in Sepulveda Basin near Encino. Firefighters working to protect Army Recruiting Battalion and vehicles in parking lot. At least one civilian suffered burn injuries. L.A. Metro Orange Line shut down between Woodley and White Oak avenues.

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Winds, dry conditions driving new fires in Los Angles

The Hughes Fire broke out near Castaic in the Santa Clarita Valley on Wednesday. It quickly spread to cover more than 10,000 acres, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee. Forecasters said critical fire weather conditions would slightly ease in the afternoon, though remain elevated.

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