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31,000 People Evacuated From Hughes Fire Near Magic Mountain; Red Flag Warning Extended Through Friday – Updated
Dubbed the Hughes Fire, the wildfire broke out around 10:30 am and went from 50-100 acres to 500-1000 acres, according to local TV outlets.
Mandatory evacuation warnings were later expanded well north of Castaic Lake, west to the Golden State (5) Freeway and stretching as far south of Tapia Canyon Road. The California Highway Patrol reports the Golden State (5) Freeway remains open in the area of the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake, but the roadway is “affected by the heavy smoke,” so motorists are advised to use caution. With red flag conditions forecast through 8 pm Thursday, firefighters face winds channeled down local canyons and very low humidity.
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