Single Publication

Location: Lake Hughes Road, Castaic 

Start Date: January 22, 2025 

Acres Burned: 10,396

Containment: 36%

Personnel: 1,745

Cause: Under Investigation 

Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-hughes-fire 

Incident Information Line 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.: 

• Public Line: (626) 662-0120
• Media Line: (323) 881-2450

Current Situation: A highly successful initial attack yesterday set the stage for today's continued aggressive air and ground operations. In the northern part of the fire, crews continued going direct on the fire in coordination with air resources. The hard work of fire crews successfully contained a slop-over on the eastern flank of the fire. On the southern flanks of the fire, crews engaged in direct attack, improved contingency lines, and tactically patrolled; vigilantly working against expansion of the fire.

Today’s high winds tested the fire’s containment lines, and crews responded swiftly to a spot fire along the west flank affecting approximately 100 acres. Crews engaged in both direct and indirect suppression efforts to improve our posture against the fire. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 10:00 a.m. Friday and we are posed to swiftly protect the communities in which our crews are staged. Despite extreme fire behavior conditions, firefighters increased the fire’s containment to 36%. 

Crews will continue the firefight throughout the night: improving fireline, performing tactical patrols, and mopping up hot spots to prevent the fire’s spread. Firefighters will remain staged within Castaic, Santa Clarita and any communities that are threatened by the fire.

Evacuation Map: For the most up-to-date Evacuation information visit Protect Genasys using the link: https://protect.genasys.com/hazards/994072d2-e154-434a-bb95-6f6c94c40829?z=14&latlon=34.55793522131029%2C-118.58305932960019

Road Closures:

• https://pw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/ 
• https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ 

Forest Closure:  

The entire Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed through Friday, January 31, 2025, at 12:00 midnight (end of day) for public safety and the protection of natural resources. 

• To read Forest Order No. 05-01-25-04, click here. 
• The temporary closure of the forest is tied to critical fire danger. Visit the Angeles National Forest fire restrictions webpage for more information. 

Fire Information: 

InciWeb Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-hughes-fire

Los Angeles County Fire Department: https://fire.lacounty.gov/