As firefighters across the Los Angeles area continue to combat wildfires that have raged for weeks, a new blaze has ignited near Castaic Lake, approximately 40 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.
The Angeles National Forest reported the fire, named the Hughes Fire, at 1:47 PM Eastern Time. Fire crews quickly responded to the brush fire, which started near Lake Hughes Road. According to ABC 7, the fire rapidly expanded, growing to over 1,000 acres within an hour of being reported.
#HughesFire
Firefighters from Angeles National Forest is responding to a brush fire located off Lake Hughes Rd North of Castaic Reservoir Rd, Castaic. pic.twitter.com/vPWApNoiZa
— Angeles National Forest (@Angeles_NF) January 22, 2025
Authorities have issued evacuation orders for the area surrounding Castaic Lake, impacting an estimated population of three, according to Los Angeles County officials. Additionally, evacuation warnings are in place for nearby regions housing thousands of residents. These warnings urge people to prepare to leave at a moment’s notice if conditions worsen.
Emergency personnel and resources, including air and ground crews, are actively working to contain the fire. The speed and intensity of the Hughes Fire highlight the ongoing challenges firefighters face as they battle multiple blazes