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PRESS CONFERENCE: Recording of the press conference held today January 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

CURRENT SITUATION: The Hughes Fire was reported on Jan., 22, 2025 at 10:37 A.M. Firefighters from Angeles National Forest are responding to a brush fire located off Lake Hughes Rd North of Castaic Reservoir Rd, Castaic. Hughes Fire Is in unified command with Los Angeles County Fire Department, with assistance from LA County Sheriff and California Highway Patrol, Southern Division. 

EVACUATIONS: For the most up-to-date evacuation information visit Genasys Protect 

In Los Angeles County, officials will often issue “Evacuation Warnings” when a wildfire may soon threaten a certain area. Everyone should be set to go at this stage and those who need more time evacuating should leave now. When there is an imminent threat to life and property, officials will issue “Evacuation Orders”, which is a lawful order to evacuate and remain out of an area. Everyone should leave when an Order is issued.  In an intense wildfire, danger may be present before authorities can issue an Evacuation Order. Don’t wait to be told by authorities to leave if you feel you are in danger.

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EVACUATION CENTER:

• **Temporary** Hart High School - 24825 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita CA 91321

ANIMAL EVACUATION CENTERS: 

• Large Pets: Pierce College - 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 
• Small Pets: Palmdale, Agoura, along with Lancaster Animal Care Centers.

ROAD CLOSURES: Road Closure by CHP - Southern Division: Drivers should seek alternate routes and stay updated using the link: https://www.chp.ca.gov/traffic

FOREST CLOSURE: Due to Forest Order 05-01-25-03 the entire Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed for public safety and the protection of  natural resources through Sunday, January 24, 2025, at 12:00  midnight. 

DRONE SAFETY - KNOW WHERE YOU CAN FLY:  Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. When drones interfere with firefighting efforts, a wildfire has the potential to grow larger and cause more damage. For more information on drones the public can visit the FAA’s website at Home - Know Before You Fly . “If you fly, we can’t!”