State to allocate more water from Northern California, increasing supplies, denting drought woes
SoCal water suppliers are upbeat about water being released in the pipeline from NorCal, in addition to a rain forecast ...
Amid wildfires, Los Angeles' winter rains to finally arrive. But dry weather could soon return
Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California, as firefighters continue to fight to establish greater containment over the Hughes, Palisades and Eaton fires. But if dry weather returns, ...
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Massive new Los Angeles-area fire balloons as winds pick up
CASTAIC, California — Powerful winds and bone-dry conditions ... Helicopters battling the Hughes Fire scooped water out of a lake to drop on the fire while airplanes dropped fire retardant on the ...
Los Angeles Times16d
Winds and dry conditions across SoCal driving new fires
Much of LA and Ventura counties are at critical Red Flag levels. Any new fire ... the California Department of Water Resources. The agency operates Castaic Lake as part of the State Water Project ...
ABC716d
Progress made on Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake while new fires erupt in SoCal
The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and has charred 10,396 acres near Castaic Lake, a popular recreation ... Channel Islands in Camarillo. Water-dropping helicopters made quick ...
Yahoo16d
Hughes Fire: Residents Begin To Return Home As Firefighters Gain Upper Hand On Blaze North Of L.A. – Updated
The park is protected by the Santa Clara River and the 5 Freeway, two natural fire breaks to the north and east, respectively, though there is not likely much water in the river. Also to the south ...
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Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
The Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County began Wednesday morning and now covers more than 10,000 acres or 15 square miles. It was 24% contained at 2 p.m. local time ...
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Massive new Los Angeles-area fire balloons as winds pick up
Flames spread to the water's edge. Vehicles drive on a highway and a cloud of smoke rises on the background as firefighters and aircraft battle the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake, north of Santa ...
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Explosive new fire erupts near Los Angeles, spreading rapidly and forcing thousands to flee
A firefighter sprays water as he monitors flames caused by ... Ferocious flames were devouring hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) in just over ...
Fires California live updates: Hughes Fire 24% contained Thursday, Sepulveda Fire evacs lifted
LA County Sheriff says about 31,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders while another 23,000 were under evacuation warnings.
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Hughes Fire leaves tens of thousands evacuated in northern L.A. County
The blaze was reported around 11 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake and used gusty ... Crews had built the containment level to 14%, according to Cal Fire.
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LA fire: New wildfire in North Los Angeles forces over 50,000 to evacuate | Video emerges
Ground crews and water-dropping aircraft worked to stop the wind-driven fire from crossing the interstate and advancing toward Castaic. Marrone noted that since the winds weren’t as intense as ...