Incident Update Hughes Fire

Date:
01/27/2025
Time:
7:56 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Hughes Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-01-22
Incident Status
Active
Location
Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake, Castaic
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Los Angeles
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE, Angeles National Forest , LA County Fire, and Bureau of Land Management
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
10,396
Containment
92%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Rain throughout the day aided in fire suppression efforts yesterday as crews persisted with mop-up activities, clearing roads, creating water bars, and backhauling equipment. With containment now at 95%, firefighters and resources continued to demobilize.

Rainy conditions are expected to continue into this evening, with a flood watch in effect until 4 p.m. today. Residents seeking sandbags for protection against possible debris flow can visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works website: https://dpw.lacounty.gov/dsg/sandbags/. Warmer and drier air in the region is projected Tuesday through Friday.

For additional detail visit: Hughes Fire Information | InciWeb

Incident Demographics

Hughes Fire Demographics

Forest Closures

Due to Forest Order 05-01-25-03 the entire Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed for public safety and the protection of natural resources through Friday, January 31, 2025, at 12:00 midnight. 

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Road Closures

  • Lake Hughes Road, The Old Road to Pine Canyon Road
  • San Francisquito Canyon Road, Spunky Canyon Road to Copper Hill Drive
  • Templin Highway, Golden State Highway to Ridge Route Road
  • Ridge Route Road, Parker Road to Templin Highway
  • San Francisquito Canyon Road, Copper Hill Drive to Elizabeth Lake

For additional information about road closures due to the Hughes Fire please visit CHP on X.

Evacuation Warnings