A new wildfire that erupted in northern Los Angeles County triggered tens of thousands of evacuation orders and warnings.

The Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County erupted on January 22, 2025, rapidly growing to 8,096 acres with zero containment, according to Cal Fire. Sparked near Castaic Lake, the fire forced the ...

Another major fire, called the Hughes Fire, has broken out in the Los Angeles area. This one has spread to at least ten thousand acres, mostly due to winds in the area.

Powerful winds and bone-dry conditions could pose a challenge to firefighters battling new wildfires in southern California.

The Hughes Fire grew quickly overnight and was dubbed an "immediate threat to life" by the California Fire Department.

Dangerous conditions continue to develop in San Diego County, with red flag warnings and strong winds increasing the wildfire threat. The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings until 8 p.m.

Sound up! Here's what it's like to be in the cockpit of a California National Guard MAFFS C-130J over the Hughes Fire. You can see the pilot constantly adjusting the yoke as automated "altitude" ...

A homeowner in the North Lake neighborhood of Castaic describes what he witnessed as the Hughes Fire moved closer to his home.