Timelapse Video Shows Hughes Fire Explode in Southern California
The Hughes fire has burned through 3,407 acres since it started late Wednesday morning, according to local officials.
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Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris and ash.
What happened on Thursday, Jan. 23 as multiple new fires erupt in Southern California
Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires
Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out
California Wildfire Updates: Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides After Hughes Fire Reaches 56% Containment
The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders made progress controlling multiple blazes burning in Los Angeles County, which is expected to receive rain over the weekend that could be capable of producing floods and mudslides in several burned areas.
Crashes and Disasters
The Hughes Fire, reported shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday near Castaic Lake, prompted evacuation of a 280-square-mile area north of Los Angeles. The map above shows the mandatory evacuation area in red and the approximate perimeter as a black line.
California Wildfire Map Update as Clay Fire Ignites
The Clay Fire has sparked in Riverside County on Tuesday night as wildfires continue to plague Southern California.
Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of toxic ash runoff
Rain falling on Southern California is expected to aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring new troubles such as toxic ash runoff.
Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week
As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.
‘Everyone needs to be on high alert,’ mayor says, as a new burst of dangerous winds bears down on Los Angeles
Another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds is lashing Southern California after a brief weekend reprieve helped crews make more progress battling the deadly infernos in Los Angeles County.
Rain in Southern California will aid firefighters but create a risk of toxic ash runoff
Rain on the way to parched Southern California on Saturday will aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires.
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Los Angeles fire losses could reach $30B for insurers
Multiple fires raging across the Los Angeles area will cost ... structures have burned down in the fire, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. At least 24 people have ...
Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with potential rain on the horizon
Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some needed rain this weekend, dampening prospects of another round of deadly wildfires while raising the possibility of challenges like toxic ash runoff.