which officials named the Hughes Fire, was first reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. along Lake Hughes Road, near Castaic Lake and the 5 Freeway, according to Cal Fire. It grew beyond 8,096 acres in ...

Named the Hughes fire, the blaze was reported just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the area of Lake Hughes Road and the 5 Freeway and close to Castaic Lake, according to Cal Fire.

The Hughes Fire, near the Castaic Lake area, spread to more than 10,000 acres as the smaller Sepulveda Fire broke out along Interstate 405.

A brush fire erupted Wednesday night along the Sepulveda Pass, but Air Fire crews on the ground and in the air were able to stop the progress. "The combined aerial and ground attack has made good ...

The Hughes Fire in thick dry hillside brush was reported at about 10:30 a.m. off the northbound 5 Freeway at Lake Hughes Road. A thick smoke cloud visible from the freeway and miles around cast a dark ...