The Hughes fire near the Castaic jail complex quickly escalated to over 3,000 acres, prompting concerns from attorneys for inmates inside. Legal representatives from the ACLU urged immediate evacuation as the fire posed a significant threat, with only a limited number of transport buses available for such a large number of individuals. Historically, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has struggled with an aging fleet of transport buses, which has resulted in logistical challenges during emergencies. As the situation unfolded, the urgency for a systematic evacuation plan became increasingly clear.
"I hope that you and Supervisor Barger can put immediate pressure on LASD to start evacuating the four jails immediately," Camacho wrote.
"It's simply too many people to evacuate to wait for an evacuation order or even a warning, especially with only about 20 buses available that are likely spread around the county right now."
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