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Location: Lake Hughes Road, Castaic 

Start Date: January 24, 2025 

Acres Burned: 10,425

Containment: 92%

Personnel: 1,439

Cause: Under Investigation 

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

Incident Information Line 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: 

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

Current Situation: Yesterday, firefighters fortified control lines, extinguished hot spots, and continued mop-up activities. Crews repaired roads, backhauled firehose, and began preparing for rain overnight and through the weekend. With containment now at 92% and evacuation orders lifted the day prior, strike teams patrolled nearby communities to ensure safety. Firefighters and resources began to demobilize, with crews remaining available for future incidents, should they be needed.

Rain and a chance of thunderstorms today and tomorrow should stifle fire activity but could bring localized flash flooding and debris flows, as well as gusty winds. Crews are actively coordinating with the National Weather Service to monitor any oncoming storms. The heaviest rain is expected this afternoon and evening, with a flood watch in effect from 4 p.m. this afternoon to 4 p.m. tomorrow. Residents seeking sandbags for protection against possible debris flow can visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works website: https://dpw.lacounty.gov/dsg/sandbags/. Shifting winds are expected to bring drier air Tuesday.  
 

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.