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Hughes Fire Expands Rapidly; Evacuations Widen to Over 50,000 Residents

The Hughes Fire near Castaic has expanded aggressively to over 16 square miles, prompting mass evacuations and ongoing firefighting efforts amid red flag warnings.

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The Hughes Fire in Castaic has rapidly spread to over 16 square miles, prompting evacuation orders for 31,000 residents and warnings for an additional 23,000. Critical fire conditions persist due to dry weather and strong winds, complicating firefighting efforts. Currently, 14% of the fire has been contained with over 4,000 firefighters deployed. Meanwhile, the Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn for a third week, with significant fatalities and structural damage. Authorities remain vigilant, and further rain is expected, raising concerns about mudslides in affected areas.

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