Incident Update Hughes Fire

Date:
01/26/2025
Time:
9:19 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

Yesterday, firefighters fortified control lines, extinguished hot spots, and continued mop-up activities. Crews repaired roads, backhauled firehose, and began preparing for rain overnight and through the weekend. With containment now at 92% and evacuation orders lifted the day prior, strike teams patrolled nearby communities to ensure safety. Firefighters and resources began to demobilize, with crews remaining available for future incidents, should they be needed.

Rain and a chance of thunderstorms today and tomorrow should stifle fire activity but could bring localized flash flooding and debris flows, as well as gusty winds. Crews are actively coordinating with the National Weather Service to monitor any oncoming storms. The heaviest rain is expected this afternoon and evening, with a flood watch in effect from 4 p.m. this afternoon to 4 p.m. tomorrow.

Residents seeking sandbags for protection against possible debris flow can visit Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. Shifting winds are expected to bring drier air Tuesday.

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 Sunday, January 24, 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