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.
Map: See containment updates for 3 largest fires still burning in Los Angeles County
The Eaton Fire is almost completely contained in the Altadena area northeast of Los Angeles. On the LA County coast, the Palisades Fire is over three-fourths contained. The Hughes Fire, which broke out in the Lake Castaic area Wednesday north of Los Angeles, is over 50% contained.
California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 10,000 acres
Two people were arrested for arson in separate incidents just outside the fire zone on Wednesday, according to the LAPD. In one incident, a citizen extinguished a fire in a tree and detained an arson suspect, police said. That suspect admitted to starting the fire because he "liked the smell of burning leaves," police said.
Update: 14,117 acres burned in Los Angeles County by Eaton Fire, still 55% contained
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery nine days ago, it has burned 14,117 acres. A fire crew of 3,404 has been working on site and, as of Thursday morning, they managed to contain 55% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
The Hughes Fire has spread over 8,096 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on Wednesday.
US: Hughes Fire Breaks Out Near Lake Castaic, Prompting Evacuation Of Thousands 7
Simi Valley, United States - January 22, 2025 The Hughes Fire broke out on Wednesday, January 22, near Lake Castaic, north of Santa Clarita. The blaze rapidly spread across Ventura and Los Angeles counties,
Update: Eaton Fire remains 87% contained, 14,021 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 12 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 2,703 has been working on site and, as of Sunday noon, they managed to contain 81% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Beachgoers urged to avoid water at LA County beaches due to rainfall contaminants
Beachgoers in Los Angeles County are being urged to avoid any contact with the water, particularly near storm drains, creeks, ...
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List: Road closures in LA County due to mudflows and possible flooding
Road closures and flood warnings are in effect Sunday as Los Angeles County endures its first rainstorm of the season. Cities impacted by the recent wildfires are at an increased risk of seeing ...
Why is Karen Bass getting so much blame for the LA fires but county supervisors so little?
Being a county supervisor can be hard work in California, but in times of crisis, it’s a lot less uncomfortable than being a ...
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What to know about LA County wildfires Disaster Recovery Centers
LA County Disaster Recovery Center locations. On the Westside, a center will be located at the UCLA Research Park, formerly the Westside Pavilion in West Los Angeles at 10850 W. Pico Blvd.
Mudslide concerns remain near California's burn scar areas as heavy rain falls in LA County
The rain is raising concerns about potential mudslides in recent burn scar areas, including Malibu, Altadena, and other regions.
Why Los Angeles' first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims
With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires and new blazes flaring up, expected rainfall this weekend ...
LA County officials to host workshops at entertainment events to fight fentanyl
Event-goers can also get training on how to administer naloxone, or Narcan, which can save the lives of fentanyl users.
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Here is a timeline of the Eaton and Palisades fires in LA County
The fires began on Jan. 7, 2025, what seemed like a regular Tuesday morning, fueled by historic gusts of Santa Ana winds.