Hughes Fire facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hughes Fire
Location	Los Angeles County and Ventura County, California, U.S.
Coordinates	34°32′35″N 118°33′32″W / 34.543°N 118.559°W / 34.543; -118.559
Statistics
Date(s)	January 22, 2025 10:42 a.m. (PST)
Burned area	10,425 acres (4,219 ha; 42 km2; 16 sq mi)
Cause	Under investigation
Buildings destroyed	Unknown
Deaths	Unknown
Non-fatal injuries	Unknown
Evacuated	Unknown
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The Hughes Fire is an active wildfire that started in Los Angeles County in Southern California. It began on January 22, 2025, near Lake Hughes Road, close to Castaic Lake. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

This wildfire has already burned over 10,000 acres (4,000 hectares) of land. Because of the fire, people living near Castaic Lake have been asked to leave their homes for safety.

How the Fire Grew

The Hughes Fire grew very quickly. Strong winds, known as Santa Ana winds, helped the fire spread fast. Just one hour after it started, the fire had already burned 5,000 acres. By the end of the first day, it had grown to 10,176 acres.

See also

• List of California wildfires