Southern California Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate as Hughes Fire Grows Rapidly

Strong winds and dry conditions are fueling multiple wildfires across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, with the largest blaze, the Hughes Fire, burning over 10,000 acres and only 14% contained.

• 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.

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