Evacuation orders were lifted for tens of thousands in Southern California as firefighters gained ground on the Hughes Fire, which had charred nearly 16 square miles in less than a day. However, new fires sparked in San Diego County led to temporary evacuations, highlighting ongoing fire risks in the region. While critical fire conditions persisted, improved weather and firefighting efforts allowed for effective containment of several blazes, with rain forecasted to offer potential relief from the dry spell.
...the Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and in less than a day charred nearly 16 square miles of trees and brush near Castaic Lake.
Critical fire risk remains high in Southern California as new blazes emerged, prompting temporary evacuations in San Diego County, while progress is made against the Hughes Fire.
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