[01-22-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Hughes Fire Burns 10,000 Acres Near Lake Hughes Road, Evacuations Ordered

A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Hughes Fire, erupted in Los Angeles Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, near Lake Hughes Road and the Golden State (5) Freeway, rapidly spreading across 10,000 acres.

According to Cal Fire, the fire was first reported around 11:00 a.m. near the Castaic Lake area. Strong Santa Ana winds, along with heavy, dry fuels, contributed to the fire’s rapid growth. Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Angeles National Forest are actively battling the blaze. As of 8:55 a.m. on Friday, the fire is 56% contained.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported that evacuation orders for areas around Castaic Lake and evacuation warnings for remote canyon areas near Castaic were issued as the fire continued to spread.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and it comes amid persistent red-flag fire conditions across Southern California.

Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay informed and follow evacuation orders as authorities work to contain the blaze.

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California Wildfire Statistics

In the last few years, wildfires have greatly affected many people in California. Many had to rebuild their lives after losing their homes and getting hurt.

Forty-seven people lost their lives in wildfires that destroyed 1.5 million acres in 2017. By 2019, 277,000 acres had been burned by fires, forcing widespread evacuations. Meanwhile, Cal Fire recorded 7,477 wildfires in 2022 that destroyed 876 structures, burned 331,360 acres, and claimed nine lives. Major flames are raging in California as of January 2025, including the Palisades and Eaton Canyon fires.

Climate change, increasing droughts, and extreme weather are making flames a bigger danger. Getting ready for emergencies, preventing fires, and having the right insurance is important for keeping homes, companies, and people safe.