The Hughes fire, burning near Castaic Lake north of Santa Clarita, exploded to more than 10,000 acres of mostly brush in just ...
Fires ignited in Pacific Palisades, Sylmar and Altadena, forcing thousands to evacuate amid a life-threatening and destructive windstorm slamming Southern California.
At least 16 people have lost their lives in the series of fast-moving blazes, which officials have declared one of the worst disasters to ever hit California. Although smoke-eaters still have ...