HUGHES FIRE ERUPTS IN CASTAIC AREA, BURNS AT LEAST 3,400 ACRES
Palmdale, Ca.-There is a 3,400-acre vegetation fire at Lake Castaic. In a FB post the City of Palmdale stated that there are no current evacuation orders in Palmdale at this time. The fire is rapidly spreading and is 0% contained.
Road Closures
Ridge Route Rd at Lake Hughes
Ridge Route Rd at Templin Hwy
Lake Hughes at Pine Cyn
Dry Gulch at San Francisquito Cyn Rd
I-5 NB at Parker Rd Off Ramp and I-5 NB at Lake Hughes Rd off ramp will be shut down.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued shortly afterward, according to official maps on the Cal Fire and Genasys websites.
It started near Castaic Lake , off Lake Hughes Road just north of Castaic Reservoir Road.
⚠️🔥Major Incident Alert🔥⚠️
#LACoFD firefighters are on scene of a brush fire located off Lake Hughes Rd., North of Castaic Reservoir Rd., in Castaic.
Evacuations orders and warnings have been issued. Visit protect.genasys.com to check the status of your area.
Visit lacounty.gov/emergency for additional information.
Please be prepared and ready to GO! We encourage residents to download the Ready!🏡 Set!✅ Go!🚗 Wildfire Action Plan (fire.lacounty.gov/rsg) for important safety tips.
➡️ For live updates, visit https://app.watchduty.org/i/41039
Please stay informed and sign up for emergency alerts at www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov/1385/Alert-Palmdale and ready.lacounty.gov.
Photo : Calfire
Update : LASD 630 Pm 1/22/25
🚨Evacuation Shelters Near Hughes Fire🚨
As wildfires continue to impact Los Angeles County, shelters are available to residents affected by evacuation orders.
📍Evacuation Shelter:
• College of the Canyons East Gym: 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
o American Red Cross on site
📍 Temporary Evacuation Point:
• Hart High School: 24825 Newhall Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
💡 Stay safe and prepare to evacuate if you have received an evacuation warning. Thank you to all shelter staff and volunteers helping during this critical time.
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