[VC Situation Update] Hughes Fire - LA County 1.22.25 (1333)
The United States Forest Service and the Los Angeles County Fire Department are working to control a well-established brush fire near Lake Hughes in Castaic. The fire is currently East of the 5 freeway however heavy smoke is visible from many parts of Ventura County.
The fire is estimated to be in excess of 5000 acres at this time however does not currently pose a threat to Ventura County. No evacuation orders or warnings have been issued for Ventura County residents.
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AI6YR Ben
In response to this postFire about to impact remote control airport north of Lake Hughes. Wants to ensure evacuations include San Fran Canyon to Copper Hill all the way west to county line. 1/22/25 1359 #HughesFire
*San Francisquito Canyon for those not familiar with the area 1/22/25 1400 #HughesFire
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Jason E Miller
In response to this post@ai6yr @orv Just saw an email that a region in Ventura County is getting evaluation orders.
@jasonemiller @ai6yr @orv East of Lake Piru to the LA COunty Border, see vcemergency.com for details
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