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Fire crews are battling a swiftly growing blaze dubbed the Hughes Fire burning near the town of Castaic, a suburb in the foothills and mountains of northern Los Angeles County. Residents in the immediate vicinity of Castaic Lake are under mandatory evacuations, according to the LA County Fire Department.
As of 12:30 p.m., about 90 minutes after it started, the fire had burned more than 3,400 acres, according to Cal Fire. The fire began at 10:53 a.m. and burned 500 acres in one hour, Cal Fire said. That’s equivalent to a spread rate of about a football field burned every 10 seconds.
Images showed a large plume of smoke moving west toward Interstate 5 as flames burned near Castaic Lake in the grassy hills just north of Santa Clarita.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
The Hughes Fire has sparked in northern Los Angeles County, prompting authorities to issue mandatory evacuation orders for residents in the affected areas. The fire, which has grown rapidly in size, is threatening homes and infrastructure in the region.
Residents are urged to evacuate immediately and follow all instructions from emergency personnel. It is important to prioritize your safety and the safety of your loved ones during this time.
Please stay tuned to local news outlets and official sources for updates on the fire and evacuation orders. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the Hughes Fire, and we hope for a swift containment and resolution to the situation. Stay safe, everyone.
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