Overview

• The Hughes Fire, located near Castaic in northern Los Angeles County, has burned 10,176 acres since Wednesday and is only 14% contained.
• Approximately 31,000 people were evacuated on Wednesday, with another 23,000 under evacuation warnings due to the Hughes Fire's rapid spread.
• Red flag warnings remain in effect across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to strong Santa Ana winds and extremely dry conditions, complicating firefighting efforts.
• Other active fires include the Palisades Fire (23,448 acres, 72% contained), Eaton Fire (14,021 acres, 95% contained), and smaller blazes like the Sepulveda and Laguna Fires, which have prompted localized evacuations.
• Rain is forecasted for the weekend, potentially aiding firefighting efforts but raising concerns about flooding and mudslides in fire-damaged areas.