California, Hughes Fire and Los Angeles

California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 8,000 acres
At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.
California Wildfire Updates: New Hughes Fire Explodes To 5,000 Acres In Northern Los Angeles County
Wednesday, 12:25 p.m. PST The Hughes Fire grew to 3,407 acres, according to Cal Fire, with evacuation orders extending to the community of Castaic and evacuation warnings stretching to the northernmost parts of Santa Clarita, which had an estimated population of 224,028 in 2023.
Hughes Fire explodes, already consuming 5,000 acres north of Los Angeles
Officials issued evacuation orders in and around the Castaic Lake area, predominantly covering state parkland. Evacuation warnings border Santa Clarita, one residential area closest to the growing fire.
New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 8,000 acres, forces evacuations
By David Swanson and Daniel Trotta CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 8,000 acres (32 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush,
New, Fast-Spreading Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Los Angeles County
Another wildfire ignited in northern Los Angeles County on Wednesday. The blaze has scorched more than 5,000 acres and is 0% contained, according to officials.
New wildfire in southern California forces nearly 20,000 to evacuate
A new wildfire called the Hughes Fire broke out in northwest Los Angeles County on Wednesday. It quickly scorched more than 5,000 acres of land in a few hours and forced some highway closures. Meanwhile,
Fast-growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forces evacuations
By David Swanson CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A rapidly growing wildfire broke out some 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, burning 5,054 acres (20 square km) while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control,
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 22
Jan. 22 A new wildfire was reported today at 4:26 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
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Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
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