Update: Hughes Fire 92% contained, 10,425 acres burned in Los Angeles County
Briefly

The Hughes Fire, which ignited on January 22 in Los Angeles County, has consumed 10,425 acres. As of January 26, it is 92% contained due to intensive firefighting, including control line fortification and mop-up activities. Evacuation orders have been lifted, and crews are prepared for rain and potential flash flooding. Despite the progress, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Local authorities are coordinating with weather services to manage risks related to the incoming storms and shifting winds.
Firefighters have contained 92% of the Hughes Fire after four days of active firefighting, although the cause remains under investigation.
Weather conditions, including rain and potential thunderstorms, are expected to help curb fire activity but also raise concerns about flash flooding and debris flows.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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