Incident Update Hughes Fire

Date:
01/25/2025
Time:
11:09 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
24%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters continued to improve and add control lines overnight, bringing containment to 87% and keeping the fire within its current perimeter. On the northern flank, crews patrolled rugged terrain for hot spots and will continue mop-up activities today. With yesterday’s evacuation orders lifted and residents returning to their homes, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department exited unified command. Additionally, the Red Cross closed their evacuation center for this fire, due to the rapid rate of containment and repopulation. We will begin releasing firefighters and resources to make them available for future incidents, should they be needed.


Cooler temperatures and higher humidity tonight are expected to aid in the firefighters’ efforts in extinguishing hot spots. Crews will be on alert for localized flooding and debris flows this weekend, with the potential for rain in the forecast. For residents seeking sandbags for protection against possible debris flow, please visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works website: https://dpw.lacounty.gov/dsg/sandbags/

For additional detail visit: Hughes Fire Information | InciWeb

Family Assistance Center

  • Castaic Middle School and castaic Elementary school: all students evacuated to Ralph's parking lot at Hasley Canyon. Parents need to respond there.
  • North Lake Elementary students were evacuated to Castaic Sports Complex.

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:

Evacuation Warnings

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 Shelters

  • College of the Canyons East Gym (26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355)