Photos taken of the Hughes Fire around Castaic Lake, California captured the massive blaze and cloud of smoke visible from Six Flags Magic Mountain.

The Hughes Fire broke out around 11 a.m. in the area of Lake Hughes Road near the 5 Freeway and Castaic Lake, according to Cal Fire. It is estimated at 500 acres as of 11:45 a.m.

Coverage of when the Hughes fire exploded north of Castaic, the areas under evacuation orders and an extended red flag ...

Elsewhere, Castaic Union School District principals ... Forecasters are confident there will be some rain and mountain snow this weekend. They also expect precipitation to be light — probably ...

In addition to air operations, firefighters are using nearby Castaic Lake to help tame the flames. Los Angeles city firefighters are also using nearby Six Flags Magic Mountain as a base of ...

Officials remained concerned that the Palisades and Eaton fires could break their containment lines as firefighters continue watching for hot spots.

Officials issued evacuation orders in and around the Castaic Lake area. Evacuation warnings border Santa Clarita, one residential area closest to the fire.

Coverage of the Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires in Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire ...

More than 50,000 are under evacuation orders or warnings as a new wind-driven wildfire spreads in the mountains north of Los Angeles.

More wildfires started in Southern California on Tuesday night and Wednesday, as gusty Santa Ana winds continue to plague the state this week.

Flames rise while firefighters battle the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake, north of Santa Clarita on Jan. 22, 2025. The Hughes Fire burns behind the skyline of Six Flags Magic Mountain on Jan. 22 ...

The Hughes Fire broke out on Wednesday morning and in less than a day charred nearly 16 square miles of trees and brush.