A fast-moving wildfire, named the Hughes Fire, has erupted in the Castaic Lake area north of Los Angeles, consuming approximately 21 square kilometers of land. The blaze has forced thousands of residents to evacuate, with emergency services emphasizing the severe threat to life. Local sheriff Robert Jensen has urged immediate evacuation, recalling the tragic aftermath of previous wildfires that claimed many lives. Firefighters are actively working to contain the flames, which are being exacerbated by strong Santa Ana winds, threatening nearby communities with smoke and embers.
We've seen the devastation caused by people failing to follow those orders in the Palisades and Eaton fires, Jensen said. I don't want to see that here in our community as well.
Firefighters said on Wednesday the Hughes Fire in the Castaic Lake area of Los Angeles County prompted evacuation orders to local residents amid the immediate threat to life due to the blaze.
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