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.
New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations
By David Swanson and Daniel Trotta CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres (38 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush,
Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County prompts evacuation orders
A fast-growing brush fire forced evacuation orders in the Los Angeles County community of Castaic on Wednesday, officials said. The blaze, which officials named the Hughes Fire, was first reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. along Lake Hughes Road, near Castaic Lake and the 5 Freeway, according to Cal Fire.
New fire burns over 10,000 acres in northern Los Angeles County amid strong winds
A brush fire erupted amid powerful winds Wednesday afternoon in the Castaic area in the northern region of Los Angeles County, spreading quickly to 10,176 acres near the freeway, officials said.
Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, evacuations lifted as containment rises
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.
Update: 10,425 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Hughes Fire, still 90% 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 four days. By Sunday morning, the fire crew succeeded in containing 90% of the wildfire.
California police arrest two in Palisades Fire evacuation zone after 'suspicious' behavior
Following arrests of alleged firefighter impersonators, officials say two more people have been taken into custody for using ...
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Los Angeles County man killed in solo-vehicle crash near Barstow
The deadly wreck took place just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday along Fort Irwin Road near Old Yermo Cutoff, according to the CHP.
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106 new California Highway Patrol officers sworn in during ceremony in Sacramento Friday
The California Highway Patrol says that the 106 new officers have completed 26 weeks of rigorous and comprehensive training ...
Crew of dirt bikes, four wheelers escape police chase in east Los Angeles County
Two men on dirt bikes escaped police after a chase through surface streets and freeways in Los Angeles County, waving at ...
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Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Deployment of Additional CHP Officers to Protect Los Angeles Firestorm-Devastated Communities
Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Deployment of Additional CHP Officers to Protect Los Angeles Firestorm-Devastated Communities ...
New fire erupts in Southern California as thousands remain under evacuation from fast-moving Hughes Fire
The fire threat remains critical in Southern California, where thousands of residents were under evacuation orders Wednesday ...
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Several from San Bernardino County sworn in as California Highway Patrol officers
Barstow High School graduate Michael Ardon was one of several cadets from San Bernardino County who were sworn in as ...