Rapidly Growing Hughes Fire North Of Los Angeles Forces Evacuations

CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Cal Fire firefighters cut a fire line in uncontrolled fire using only hand tools and chain saws at the Hughes Fire on January 22, 2025 in Castaic, California. A rare series of major wind-wildfires ravaged Los Angeles County this month despite this being winter. A long period of no rain and low humidity plus powerful Santa Ana wind events have created historic and dangerous fire conditions. An estimated 9,366 structures burned in the Eaton Fire and another 4,996 destroyed in the Palisades Fire. The Eaton Fire has killed at least 17 people while the Palisades Fire took at least 10 more lives. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)