Massive wildfire breaks out near Santa Clarita, CA
Crews are battling a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire burning near Castaic Lake north of Santa Clarita that prompted evacuation orders and warnings on Wednesday. The Hughes Fire broke out around 11 a.m. in the area of Lake Hughes Road near the 5 Freeway and Castaic Lake, according to Cal Fire. It is estimated at 3,400 acres. The Los Angeles County Fire Department and Angeles National Forest fire crews are battling the blaze, which is burning in heavy fuels, creating the potential for "a rapid rate of spread," officials said.