A new forest fire exploded this Wednesday morning in Los Angeles County amid a red flag warning for intense Santa Ana winds.
According to Cal Fire, The so-called Hughes Fire was reported at approximately 11:00 am on Lake Hughes Roadnear Highway 5, in the Castaic Lake area, which initially affected an area of 50 acres, but was estimated to extend up to 100 acres 30 minutes later.
In his 11:48 a.m. news updateCal Fire estimated that The land burned by the Hughes Fire grew to 500 acreswhile at 12:20 it reached 3,407 acres.
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Los Angeles County Fire Department and Angeles National Forest fire crews reported that the fire was burning with heavy fuels and was spreading along Lake Hughes and Castaic roads heading north.
The authorities said that The flames spread at a rapid rate and that the fire was located about 16 miles from the nearest residence.
As a precaution, the authorities Evacuation orders and warnings were issuedaccording to information on the Genasys website.
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No injuries were reported in connection with the Hughes Fire.
He Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported that its crews on scene reported the fire was spreading along Lake Hughes Road, prompting evacuations in the Castaic Lake area and warnings in remote canyon areas near Castaic.
Until 11:30 am, Highway 5 remained open to vehicle trafficbut there is a possibility that lanes would have to be closed if the fire approached the highway.
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For now, The cause of the fire is unknown.which began during the red flag alert due to the intense Santa Ana winds.
This is the most recent wildfire to occur in Los Angeles Countyas fire crews continue to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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