Single Publication

Location: Lake Hughes Road, Castaic 

Start Date: January 22, 2025 

Acres Burned: 10,425

Containment: 98%

Personnel: 446

Cause: Under Investigation 

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

NOTE: Given the progress, this will be the final official update of the Hughes Fire.

Current Situation: As of January 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., we are no longer in unified command and Angeles National Forest is in command of the fire. Firefighters have successfully held the fire at 10,425 acres and brought containment up to 98%. Crews continue to identify and extinguish isolated pockets of heat within the fire perimeter to prevent rekindling. Suppression repair efforts are underway to repair areas of the forest that were disturbed during the firefighting operations, including restoring natural drainage patterns and mitigating soil erosion.                                                                                                        Mostly weak diurnal winds will likely prevail through Thursday. Possible increase of northerly winds with gusts of 25-45 mph range along the ridge tops in the evening to early morning hours this weekend. There is a 30% chance of rain sometime early next week. 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/.

We extend our gratitude to all personnel involved in the firefighting efforts and to the community for their cooperation and resilience during this incident. 

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.

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/