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Location: Lake Hughes Road, Castaic 

Start Date: January 22, 2025 

Acres Burned: 10,176

Containment: 14%

Personnel: 1,200

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: On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 10:24 a.m. firefighters responded to a brush fire reported near Lake Hughes Road, north of Castaic Reservoir Road in Castaic, CA. The Angeles National Forest is in unified command with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Cal Fire, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and the Bureau of Land Management. 

Overnight firefighters, with support from aircraft and dozers, fought aggressively and were challenged by extreme fire behavior, terrain, and weather. They kept the fire from spreading to Elderberry Canyon, the Castaic Hydroelectric Power Plant and surrounding communities. Today, crews will continue focusing on establishing and holding control lines on all flanks of the fire. Firefighters will continue reinforcing control lines and holding the fire in its current footprint, protecting the Wayside Honor Rancho and structures along Charlie Canyon drainage. Additional fire engines will be staged within the community of Castaic to prevent any fire spread. A red flag warning remains in effect for the area until 10:00 a.m. Friday. A high wind warning is in effect until 6:00 p.m. Thursday. Today firefighters expect extreme fire behavior and will continue to aggressively fight the blaze day and night with support from aircraft. 

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 January 24, 2025, at 12:00 midnight (end of day) for public safety and the protection of natural resources. 

• To read Forest Order No. 05-01-25-03, 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/