Named the Hughes fire, the blaze was reported just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the area of Lake Hughes Road and the 5 Freeway and close to Castaic Lake, according to Cal Fire.

Hughes fire engulfs more than 10,000 acres and 14% contained 08:24, James Liddell. The Hughes fire has engulfed more than 10,000 acres through the Castaic area as rising winds threaten further spread.

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Firefighters made progress on the more than 10,000-acre Hughes Fire Friday, which sent thousands fleeing after sparking near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic a day earlier.

The blaze, dubbed the Hughes Fire, was first reported just before 11 a.m.By around 10 p.m. local time it had grown to 10,176 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire ...

The fast-moving Hughes fire has spread to over 10,000 acres in less than two days, with firefighters saying it is just 14% contained on Thursday.

As of 6 p.m. PT, the Hughes Fire has spread at least 9,269 acres. across LA and Ventura counties. Students at Castaic schools have been evacuated to nearby locations awaiting parents to pick them up.

The Hughes fire seemed to be growing at a similarly shocking rate, burning more than 8,000 acres by 4 p.m., barely four hours after it started. Image.

The Hughes Fire was not the first fire start of the day. The seven-acre Bernardo Fire in San Diego County also forced evacuations. It is now 25 percent contained, according to CBS 8.