L.A. fire live updates: Hughes fire breaks out north of Castaic; evacuations ordered, I-5 reopens
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Hughes Fire: Key Updates
Evacuations:
L.A. County: Evacuation orders cover areas around Castaic Lake, including:
East of Lake Piru and the Ventura County border.
West of Bouquet Canyon Road.
South of Sandberg and north of Castaic Junction.
Ventura County: Evacuation orders apply to areas east of Lake Piru and west of Interstate 5.
Road Closures:
Closed Roads:
Ridge Route Road at Lake Hughes Road.
Ridge Route Road at Templin Highway.
Lake Hughes Road at Pine Canyon Road.
Dry Gulch Road at San Francisquito Canyon Motorway.
Freeway Impact:
The 5 Freeway's Grapevine section was temporarily closed but reopened Wednesday evening.
Details:
Over 9,400 acres burned.
31,000 people evacuated, with warnings issued to 23,000 others.
More information on evacuation zones and road closures can be found here.
Palisades Fire: Key Updates
Containment: 70% contained as of Wednesday evening.
Damage: Over 23,400 acres burned, with 6,662 structures destroyed and 890 damaged.
Fatalities: 11 confirmed deaths.
Evacuations:
Some zones have reopened. Residents must show valid photo ID for re-entry.
Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Brentwood, and parts of Topanga remain under evacuation orders.
Eaton Fire: Key Updates
Containment: 95% contained as of Wednesday evening.
Damage: Over 14,000 acres burned, with 9,418 structures destroyed and 1,073 damaged.
Fatalities: 17 confirmed deaths.
Evacuations: All areas have been repopulated as of Wednesday night.
Resources
Wildfire Map: Access the latest wildfire locations and updates here.
Questions or Tips: Contact officials here.
Safety and Assistance: Guidance on staying safe and offering help here.
Additional Notes
The Hughes fire is one of the latest in a series of devastating wildfires in Southern California, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions. Public infrastructure damages from recent fires in Los Angeles, including streetlights, recreation centers, and a library, are estimated at $350 million.
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